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MSAT Scientist – Upstream
Biologics CDMO, Groningen
Own the upstream tech transfer for two new mAb clients; relocation package included.
€60–72k
Groningen
2026 · Last updated 15 January 2026
MSAT Scientist salary in the Netherlands
Technology transfer, process ownership on the GMP floor, CPV and process deviation investigations. Complete tech-transfer ownership and floor credibility define the senior band.
By seniority and region (gross annual)
| Region | Junior | Medior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad | €45.000 – €55.000 | €55.000 – €65.000 | €68.000 – €82.000 |
| Brabant / Limburg | €43.000 – €53.000 | €53.000 – €62.500 | €65.500 – €78.500 |
| North | €42.500 – €51.500 | €51.500 – €61.000 | €64.000 – €77.000 |
| Flanders | €47.500 – €58.500 | €58.500 – €69.000 | €72.000 – €87.000 |
Interim day rate: €700 – €950 (all-in, excl. VAT)
Factors that move the salary
- End-to-end tech transfer ownership
- Upstream vs downstream vs fill/finish
- Statistics / multivariate analysis skills
- Novel modality (ATMP, mRNA) experience
- PhD for late-stage comparability work
Frequently asked questions
What does a MSAT Scientist earn in the Netherlands in 2026?
Medior €55.000 – €65.000, senior €68.000 – €82.000 gross per year in the Randstad. Interim day rates: €700–950.
What moves the salary up?
End-to-end tech transfer ownership; Upstream vs downstream vs fill/finish; Statistics / multivariate analysis skills; Novel modality (ATMP, mRNA) experience; PhD for late-stage comparability work.
Does it differ by region?
Yes: Brabant / Limburg about -4 %, the north -6 %, Flanders +6 % gross with a different package structure.