General information

QC Technician
HALIX delivers end-to-end bioscience services for therapeutic recombinant proteins, viral vectors and vaccines. As a QC Technician, you will be responsible for performing and documenting quality controls within the QC laboratory. You will contribute to the intermediate, release and stability testing of pharmaceutical products and work in compliance with GMP guidelines.
Your tasks
- Performing biochemical analyses such as ELISA, HPLC/UPLC, pH, osmolality, conductivity and other analytical tests.
- Processing and analyzing test results and preparing reports.
- Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
- Conducting testing of stability studies and data trending.
- Identifying deviations and contributing to root cause analyses, Change and CAPAs.
- Ensuring compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.
- Collaborating with other departments such as Quality Assurance (QA), Analytical Development and Production on quality-related issues.
- Supporting validations and method transfers
- Reviews and archives QC Protocols, Reports and Certificates of analysis.
You have
- A completed MBO or HBO / Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field such as (bio)chemistry, analytical chemistry, or life sciences.
- Experience with (bio) chemical analytical techniques.
- A precise and structured working approach with attention to detail.
- A proactive attitude and a team player.
- Has an understanding and application of QC principles, concepts, practices and standards.
- Knowledge of GMP QC testing and related Data Integrity.
- Knowledge of quality directives and GMP/FDA Guidelines.
Who are we looking for?
- Customer focused, quality driven with a continuous improvement mind-set.
- Pro-active and solutions oriented.
- Strong communication and influential skills.
- The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
- Hands-on mentality.
- Highly accurate.
- Good knowledge of English, both verbal and written. Dutch advantageous.
Our offer
- You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
- A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and close and transparent communication. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
- You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden.
- Being part of a company that is focused on excellence in GMP Manufacturing.
- A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
Your application
We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, two interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.
Important notice to search firms and recruitment agencies
HALIX does not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies and/or search firms (such as, for instance, the sending of resumes) for any job posted on this or a referring website. All recruitment agencies and search firms are required to contact HALIX Recruitment via recruitment@hal-allergy.com to enquire about a potential recruitment or search agreement with HALIX.
HALIX, Bioscience as a Service
HALIX is a fast growing, biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on viral vector and recombinant protein products. We support our customers with the development & commercialization of biologics enabling the treatment & prevention of life threatening conditions such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza and other infectious diseases. Our state of the art GMP manufacturing facilities and our experienced and dedicated team of people ensures manufacturing capabilities which meet the highest quality standards, a service oriented way of working and a flexible mindset. If you too would like to become part of an innovative and challenging contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), then this is a perfect opportunity!
HALIX is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HALIX is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.
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