ICP-MS Expert

ICP-MS Expert (Radiopharmaceuticals / Quality Control)

Mol, Belgium – Permanent Position

Job Description

As an ICP-MS Expert, you will join a growing Quality Control (QC) team within a newly established radiochemical production environment, focused on the manufacture of Actinium-225 (Ac-225) for use in targeted radiotherapeutics.

In this role, you will ensure that each produced batch meets strict quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will play a key part in setting up analytical workflows, developing methods for ICP-MS and gamma spectrometry, and supporting the qualification and validation activities required for a cGMP-regulated laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate ICP-MS methods for trace-level elemental analysis in a radiochemical environment.
• Contribute to gamma spectrometry and radionuclide analysis workflows, supporting batch release testing.
• Perform method development, equipment qualification, and routine QC testing in accordance with cGMP standards.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of SOPs, validation protocols, and QC documentation.
• Participate in laboratory qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation to ensure robust and reliable operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of analytical processes within the production workflow.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and participate in site-specific training.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years' experience hands-on experience with ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Experience in radiochemical or trace-level elemental analysis.
• Understanding of cGMP or other regulated laboratory environments.
• Ability to perform method development, equipment qualification, and routine QC testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with gamma spectrometry or radionuclide analysis.
• Previous work in radiopharmaceutical, nuclear, or isotope production environments.
• Knowledge of Ac-225 or other alpha- or beta-emitting isotopes.
• Experience preparing SOPs, validation protocols, and QC documentation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

Additional Insights

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Mol, Belgium
• Start Date: ASAP or negotiable

Interested?

Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or reach out directly on +32 460 25 75 29 to learn more.