Senior scientist gas chromatography

For our client,a family-owned European center of excellence in the field of analytical laboratory Solutions we are looking for a senior scientist GC.

• You develop and apply innovative GC methodologies for the identification and quantification of a broad range of molecules (from very volatile to nonvolatile compounds) in various complex matrices (food and beverages, air, water, soil, polymers, biological fluids and tissues, etc)
• You handle complex and scientifically challenging projects for our industrial (chemistry, environmental, food, pharma, etc.) and academic partners
• You organize and plan resources and equipment within self-determined timelines
• You design and plan experiments, process experimental data, capture findings in reports and communicate with customers (both orally and written)
• You provide regular updates to customers on project processes and the way forward
• You write high-level reports and papers
• You drive project continuation and trigger subsequent projects
• You coach team members and help them with experimental setups and ensure adequate reporting to the high company standard
• You interact with other scientists and team members to ensure proper project planning and execution
• You align with our management and our commercial team on strategic choices
• You ensure close collaboration with equipment vendors in order to influence product development
• You keep up to date with current developments in the field of gas chromatography in general, identify trends and help shape the future of GC
• In line with our mission, you educate the future generation of GC enthusiasts
• You report to the Group Leader

• Talented science lover with a passion for analytical chemistry 
• Big fan of A.J.P. Martin, M.Golay, F. McLafferty, and other gas chromatography and mass spectrometry rockstars
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of GC covering various application domains (food, cosmetics, environmental, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, etc)
• Proven GC method development skills using different injection modes (split, splitless, cool on column and PTV)
• Experienced in sample preparation for volatiles based on headspace extraction (including static, dynamic, solid phase microextraction with stir bar sorptive extraction as a plus) and nonvolatile molecules (liquid extraction, SPE, derivatization, thermal desorption and pyrolysis)
• Knowledge of heart-cutting and comprehensive GC
• First-hand experience with detection techniques including FID, NPD, FPD and mass spectrometry (SQ, QQQ and TOF)
• Acquainted with GC data processing (targeted and non-targeted) using vendor or other software packages
• Demonstrated innovative attitude and out-of-the box thinking
• Master of new techniques and developments
• Critical mindset and good sense for initiative and attention to quality and detail
• Team player, customer-minded, problem-solving mindset and flexible attitude
• Great communicator with excellent writing/reporting skills
• Able to multitask and tackle complex scientific questions in an independent manner
• Comfortable interacting with customers (discussing requests, negotiating scope, presenting results)
• Fluent in English (written & oral), Dutch and French is a plus
• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or equivalent qualification due to experience