Scientist MRI

Scientist MRI – Pharmaceutical R&D (Beerse, Belgium)

Location: Beerse, Belgium (On-site) Contract type: Contract, ASAP start until 31/12/2026 FTE: 100%

About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Scientist to join a global Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations team within a leading pharmaceutical R&D organization. This laboratory-based role focuses on developing innovative MRI methods for APIs, complex drug formulations, and drug-delivery device functionality, working alongside specialists in state-of-the-art labs equipped with pre-clinical MRI and NMR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate MRI methods for pharmaceutical materials, formulations, and dosage forms
• Establish MRI workflows complementary to CT scan analysis, including:
• Water ingress and hydration kinetics in tablets, capsules, gels, and complex dosage forms
• Coating and capsule performance, including integrity, permeability, and release behavior
• Device functionality for drug-delivery systems via non-destructive imaging
• Sedimentation and resuspendability of suspensions, depots, and dispersed systems
• Translate imaging data into actionable formulation and process insights for project teams
• Support cross-functional studies spanning formulation development, analytical development, and material science
• Build internal expertise, SOPs, and data interpretation practices for MRI-based characterization
• Potentially perform basic solid-state NMR experiments
• Maintain a safe work environment in line with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements

What You Bring

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field, with an affinity for complex instrumentation (PhD advantageous but not required)
• Hands-on experience with pre-clinical MRI instrumentation is highly preferred
• Experience interpreting imaging and spectroscopic data and communicating results to non-expert audiences
• Solid-state NMR experience is a plus
• Organic chemistry knowledge is a plus
• A fast-learning, scientifically curious, self-steering, and proactive mindset
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
• An open-minded, collaborative approach to working in a global team
• A results-driven, flexible, and dynamic working style

Practical Details

• On-site presence: 100% on-site, lab-based role (remote work only exceptionally, upon discussion with the hiring manager)
• Travel: None required
• Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written)