Laboratory Analyst

About Ardena

Ardena is a leading contract research organization serving the pharmaceutical industry. We support pharmaceutical companies from biotech startups to large pharmaceutical corporations in bringing new drugs to the clinic and the market. Our comprehensive and integrated portfolio of services for drug development, manufacturing, and bioanalysis enables us to provide a wide range of bioanalytical services to the global pharmaceutical industry.

Our Laboratory

Our laboratory in Assen is a highly specialized and innovative facility that offers a wide range of bioanalytical services. Our mission is to provide quantitative and qualitative analyses of all types of drugs, as well as biomarkers in biological matrices, using techniques such as LC-MS/MS, ligand-binding assays (ELISA), qPCR, and flow cytometry.

Your Role

We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst (Associate Scientist) LC-MS/MS to join our team. As an analyst in the laboratory, you will be involved in the development and validation of new bioanalytical methods, with LC-MS/MS as the primary analytical technique. You will also be responsible for analyzing biological study samples and processing data. Ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with GLP and GCP regulations is of utmost importance.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and validate new bioanalytical methods using LC-MS/MS
• Analyze biological study samples and process data
• Maintain and validate instruments
• Improve our GLP Quality System
• Collaborate with colleagues in the lab, Project Managers, Project Technicians, and your Team Manager to ensure customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded

Your Profile

• BSc degree in analytical chemistry or a related field
• Multiple years of hands-on experience in developing bioanalytical methods using LC-MS/MS
• Experience with GMP/GLP quality systems
• Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment
• Eager to learn and develop skills
• Flexible, a problem solver, and a team player
• Analytical mindset and remains calm under pressure
• Quality- and result-oriented
• Strong communication skills and fluent in Dutch (preferred) and English

What We Offer

• Salary range: 3050,- to 4700,- gross per month (based on a 40-hour workweek)
• A true learning environment where you can grow your skills
• A rapidly developing and expanding company with an interesting portfolio of services, products, and clients
• A dynamic working environment with friendly and enthusiastic colleagues
• A company culture with open communication, where employee well-being is highly valued
• An attractive remuneration package
• Flexible working hours