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Principal Technician Quality Control

Leiden, Netherlands

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a biotechnology company with operations in Europe and the U.S. dedicated to developing transformational medicines for more years of life and quality of life.


Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies, and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.


We are looking for a Principal Technician Quality Control to join our team. As our QC team is primarily based in Leiden, the Netherlands, you are ideally based near Leiden.


Scope of the job 

As our Principal Technician QC, you will be responsible for routine testing of our product and incoming goods using techniques for both analytical and microbiological testing such as ELISA, PCR and Flow Cytometry. In this position, you will also support method validation, method transfers, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as well as taking an active role in implementing and following a GMP way of working.


Your role

  • Test Galapagos’ products for release, characterization and monitoring purposes
  • Test and release of incoming goods
  • Perform method validations and method transfers
  • Provide support for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Provide support in maintaining an efficient GMP laboratory
  • Take part in laboratory investigations
  • Support deviations
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects
  • Act as subject matter expert (SME) for audits and quality records (change control, deviation, CAPA) in collaboration with Manager QC Operations and Quality Assurance
  • Lead the lab investigation, continuous improvements and providing solutions to troubleshoot issues
  • Coordinate and prioritize daily tasks to ensure an efficient process and perform the release of data to support batch disposition
  • Perform training for the new QC technicians
  • First point of contact for questions related to lab practices and documentation
  • Be a lab area owner
  • Write work instructions and SOPs
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