Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist - Analytical Development

Location: Beerse

Working mode: Fully On-site Mon-Fri

Duration: 12 months (opportunity for a contract extension)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

roles and responsibilities

• Execute Near-Infrared (NIR)/Raman method development, validation and transfer activities on small molecule projects related to lab applications (content uniformity, moisture, polymorphs and identification). This also includes execution of conventional analytical techniques like Liquid Chromatography (LC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Karl-Fisher (KF),…

• Execute experiments assisting the scientific experts, supporting the implementation of New Analytical Technologies and Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) for small molecule applications.

• Execute data review

• Author and review protocols and reports regarding method development, method validation and method transfer

• Report results to teams and management.

• Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take on responsibility for these experiments.

• Comply with regulatory, GMP and safety rules

• Work in a multidisciplinary team

how to succeed

Education & experience

• You hold a Master degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology or a related science or a bachelor with a minimum of 2 years of experience

• Expertise with conventional analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, Karl-fisher, …) is highly preferred.

• Expertise in various spectroscopic techniques (NIR, Raman, UV and IR) for application in analytical chemistry is beneficial. 

• Knowledge or affinity towards statistical data analyses and chemometrics and programming (python, R,…) is beneficial. 

Competencies

• Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take on responsibility for these experiments.

• Efficient, flexible and dynamic.

• Innovative solutions/technical skills.

• Customer focus and results and performance driven.

• Sense of Urgency.

• Excellent communication skills.

• You have a good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

• You can work independently, though you are also a team player.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will initially run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.