Lab Associate
About Pharming Group N.V.
Pharming Group N.V. is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare, debilitating, and life-threatening diseases. We are developing and commercializing a portfolio of innovative medicines, including small molecules and biologics. Pharming is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands, with a significant proportion of its employees based in the U.S.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to develop a leading global rare disease company with a diverse portfolio and presence in large markets, leveraging proven and efficient clinical development, supply chain, and commercial infrastructure.
Life at Pharming
Today more than ever, we're positioned to realize our vision of becoming a leading global rare disease company. Our success will come from everyone's commitment to our patients, our ability to work with focus and clarity, and our shared dedication to building something meaningful together. We can only achieve this by embracing our biotech culture, Life at Pharming, which is dynamic, experimental, and shaped by what we learn together.
Purpose of the Role
As a Lab Associate at Pharming, you will play a key role in the design, planning, and execution of laboratory activities that support the development of our products throughout their lifecycle. You will work closely with the Lab Manager and CMC team to ensure that all tasks are completed in compliance with quality regulations and within agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently design, plan and execute procedures, analyze the resulting data and report results.
- Plan and prioritize work in collaboration with the Lab Manager/CMC Team to ensure deadlines are met.
- Work in accordance to Pharming’s quality system; write SOP’s or WI’s and other documents necessary for carrying out (laboratory-related) matters.
- Identify shortcomings in current procedures within own area and suggests and implements improvements.
- Write and/or review development, qualification and validation protocols and reports, if needed.
- Provide technical guidance to Lab Assistants and interns.
- Perform support activities related to shipments (to CLOs) and reference standards.
- Participate in Analytical teams, keep and communicate a clear oversight of his/her activities.
- Ensure transfer of procedures to internal (Analytical/non Clinical) and/or external stakeholders (e.g. CMO).
- Keep up to date with his/her specific technological knowledge and requirements in his/her own field.
- Can perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment / can move along with the demand/organization.
Competencies
- Teamwork
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Behavioral flexibility
- Result-oriented mindset
- Creativity and initiative
- Commitment to self-development
Qualifications
Education:
- BSc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
- OR MBO with 10+ years of relevant experience
- Proficient in English (spoken and written)
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment and/or data analysis
- Experience with analytical methods for protein characterization, sample cryopreservation, or similar is a plus
- Industry experience is an advantage