Associate Scientist/Analyst - Cork, Ireland

Associate Scientist/Analyst - Cork, Ireland

BTDS AD Biochemistry

1 x position available 

Day Shift 

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson provides medicines for an array of health concerns in several therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Please visit https://www.janssen.com for more information

The Role:

The position is in the Biochemistry and Early Development Stability Sciences Team in the Analytical Development Department. The Separations Lab is responsible for CSDS Red and Non Red, HPLC, CIEF and UV analysis.

Department: Biotherapeutics Development & Supply, Analytical Development (BTDS)

Report to: DPDS BTDS AD Team Lead

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that EHS standards are met at all times on site, adhering to appropriate PPE and COVID-19 measures and guidance
• Maintain Lab cleanliness standards to ensure Lab is always audit ready in line with Lab 6S Program
• Ensure Training is completed in a timely fashion. In time, assist in the training/mentoring of new Analysts
• Perform analytical testing for the Separations Team in BTDS AD Cork in line with the above-mentioned techniques including all peripheral activities (i.e. solution prep
• Perform data review, interpretation, and trending or Separations data
• Contribute to proper use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment where applicable.
• Keep up to date with existing and new SOP?s and official documentation.
• Independently write/revise SOP?s or other official documentation and reports, when required.
• Participate/Lead in Laboratory investigations as applicable 
• Escalation of Laboratory issues to team lead in a timely fashion
• Perform other duties as designated by Team Lead 
• Take an active role in Continuous Improvement, identify and drive improvement initiatives in line with Laboratory CI Team

Requirements: 

• A BSc, MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• Customer focus and result driven.
• Analytical skills required to troubleshoot laboratory issues. 
• Efficient and flexible.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within team structures and provide leadership as required.

In Return:

In return for this role, you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum 12 month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

If you are interested in this role please apply now, or for more information contact Tabitha.Crabtree@randstadsourceright.co.uk