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MSAT Scientist jobs in Belgium

As an MSAT Scientist you take a proven process to industrial scale. MSAT sits between R&D and production: the science already works, the question is how it holds up at full manufacturing scale, where a failed scale-up is expensive.

What you can expect as an MSAT Scientist

You do your work. We take care of the rest. Clear agreements and real support.

A dedicated Talent Manager

One dedicated Talent Manager who knows you, coaches you and thinks along with your next step. Before, during and after every project.

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A tailored salary package

From an electric company car to 32 days of holiday. We discuss your expectations openly in the first conversation.

The doors we open

Decades of trusted relationships with leading pharmaceutical players give you access to projects you would not reach on your own.

Pauwels Academy

Workshops, masterclasses and training, from Lean Six Sigma to project management, at your own pace.

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Project stability

Life Sciences projects tend to run long, which gives you stability. We plan your next step well before a project ends.

From pilot to full scale

A scale-up that holds is a therapy that actually reaches patients, in the volumes they need.

"I finished my PhD and wanted to stay close to the science without staying in academia. MSAT was the bridge."

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Life Sciences Consultant
MSAT Scientist

FAQs

What exactly is MSAT?

Manufacturing Science and Technology. It is the bridge between R&D and production. The process already exists; you make it work at industrial scale.

Is this a good move after a PhD?

Yes, and it is the most common one we see. You need the R&D depth to qualify, and MSAT is exactly where that depth pays off in industry. A finished PhD without industry experience counts as research experience.

Which experience do I need?

A master or a PhD, typically a PhD plus around three years. Knowledge of upstream and downstream processing appears in most vacancies, at least as a plus.

Is English enough?

Often yes, depending on the client. These teams are frequently international.

Talk to an expert

We are happy to answer your questions or help you find your next project as an MSAT Scientist.