Assistant Scientist (Analytical Assay group)

For our department in Leiden, we are looking for an enthusiastic

Assistant Scientist (Analytical Assay group)

Location: Leiden

Hours/week: 32- 40

2-4 Years Work Experience

Duration: 15/08/2021 - 14/08/2022

Introduction of company and team:

Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V. is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. We are dedicated to bringing life-saving innovation to global health.

Our teams focus on the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of vaccines to protect people worldwide from infectious diseases. With the leading R&D group within the Dutch pharmaceutical industry, we are in an outstanding position to commercialize several vaccines in the near future.

Department:

The Analytical Assay (AA) team is a young and dynamic group (20 team members), which is part of Analytical Development (AD), responsible for product analysis and developing methods to characterize our vaccines. Together, we use biophysical and analytical technologies to assess the quantity, potency, purity, and identity characteristics of our products. We have a pivotal role between the regulatory authorities, quality unit, and process development.

Job description:

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Scientist who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team. Your main responsibilities will include:

·       Sample analysis with a diverse set of techniques to support Product Characterization, Formulation Development, and Process Development.

·       Data processing, reporting, and statistical analysis.

·       Communication with requesters from different groups.

·       Troubleshooting and flagging odd data.

·       Discussion of findings in the scientific team meetings.

·       Method maintenance including trending of critical method parameters and ownership of test procedures.

·       Method responsibility and training.

·       Supporting the continuous improvement of an efficient lab organization

·       Possible side tasks, such as lab head deputy support.

Requirements:

• The suitable candidate will have an MLO or HLO (Bachelors) degree in Analytical chemistry or a related field with relevant working experience.
• Practical skills and knowledge of analytical techniques for biomolecule analysis are required.
• Experience in LC, CE, FFF-MALS, DLS, and AUC is preferred.
• Experience in working in the industry, GMP, or at an ML-2+ laboratory or higher is considered advantageous.

You enjoy working in a team and you take responsibility for your own work and planning. Importantly, you have a critical attitude and value accuracy in the execution of your work and that of others. The suitable candidate can find the balance between the main job and smaller side tasks. You communicate clearly and timely with your manager and immediate peers. We value an ethical working environment, as described in our Credo, where trust, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental for success.

Our company offers a broad range of benefits, as well as flexible hours and home office possibilities. Are you our perfect candidate and ready to take this step in your career? Help us to get these vaccines on the market and be part of our outstanding team!