Bioassay Associate Scientist

Johnson & Johnson Worksense (via Randstad Sourceright) is responsible for finding, engaging and contracting talent for the Johnson & Johnson contingent workforce.

We are currently recruiting a Bioassay Associate Scientist  to join our contingent workforce on a growing team in Janssen Pharmaceuticals in Cork for an initial 12 month contract. 

The Role:  

Reporting to the Team Lead, Bioassay BTDS AD Cork, the person will be focused on executing bioassays and process impurity assays used in the release and stability testing of the large molecule clinical pipeline with responsibility for testing and resolution of product related issues in support of the Bioassay and Early Development Stability Sciences team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Routine release and stability testing of binding assays (e.g. ELISA and TR-FRET), cell based bioassays(e.g ADCC assays), process impurities and identity assays for pre-clinical and clinical product development.
• Execution of process impurity assays (e.g. residual host cell protein (HCP), residual DNA (PCR techniques) and residual Protein A).
• Completion of documentation in adherence to GMP.
• Testing to support assay validation/qualification and other studies.
• Laboratory support activities (e.g. reagent qualification), routine passaging of cell lines and general housekeeping.
• Support other projects as assigned, e.g.continuous improvement, automation and operational excellence
• Support troubleshooting and investigations.
• Perform Data Trending to support investigations, demonstrate method capability and product profile.
• Write SOP’s, protocols, work instructions and training modules.
• Other duties as assigned by team lead.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or in related field.
• Practical analytical laboratory experience in a GLP/GMP environment is advantageous.
• Experience of Bioassay/Cell Culture experience is advantageous .
• Familiar with applicable cGMP and other business compliance regulations.
• Customer focus and results and performance driven.
• Sense of Urgency.
• Ability to work well within team structures and provide leadership.

If you meet our requirements and are interested in hearing more about ourBioassay Associate Scientist role, please do not hesitate to apply through the provided link today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!