MSAT Lab Scientist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a MSAT Lab Scientist who is curious, detail-oriented, and collaborative to join our team in Bio Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MSAT), based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role

You will join a dynamic MSAT laboratory supporting commercial biologics manufacturing. You will design and execute downstream processing (DSP) experiments, analyze scientific data, and contribute to process optimization and technology transfers. You are going to play a key role in ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with MSAT scientists, manufacturing teams, quality, and development experts. You are going to collaborate across functions to support ongoing production, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives, while building strong relationships in a highly scientific and regulated environment.

What you will do

• You will design and execute DSP laboratory experiments to support process validation and technology transfers.
• You will analyze data from lab and manufacturing scale to generate clear scientific insights.
• You will provide DSP expertise to internal stakeholders and support investigations or deviations.
• You will manage and optimize small-scale models to represent manufacturing processes.
• You will support routine manufacturing campaigns through lab experiments and analytics.
• You will ensure compliant documentation and contribute to lab operations, SOPs, and continuous improvement.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on DSP expertise within a biopharma or biotechnology environment.
• Ability to clearly present scientific data in cross-functional settings.
• Strong skills in writing technical protocols, reports, and compliant records.
• Profound experience in JMP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Fluency in English with a strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. 
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.