Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer

Location: Leiden

Working mode: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site and 2 WFH (occasional requirement for fully on-site)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

Are you a contributor with a passion for innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Leiden as an Equipment Engineer. In this role, you will execute routine and non-routine tasks, leveraging your subject matter expertise in equipment for projects, processes, and improvements.

Work autonomously while collaborating with your colleagues in the Centre of Expertise; division Primary Recovery (PR) and in multidisciplinary teams to improve critical PR systems, prevent contamination, and drive operational excellence. Your effective communication skills will be vital in escalating issues and risks as needed. We seek a professional dedicated to maintaining high standards of efficiency, discretion, and independent judgment, all while helping deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Join us in making a difference!

roles and responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) through regular reviews of deliverables and documentation of equipment processes and procedures.

• Lead an Asset Team to maintain up-to-date asset data, swiftly identifying issues and signalling asset replacement needs as part of the annual update of the 5 year plan. Also support the introduction of new equipment/systems.

• Analyse root causes of equipment failures and inefficiencies by collaborating with Troubleshooters and Operations team to develop strategies that minimize downtime and losses.

• Conduct Gemba walks to review the correct use of equipment by manufacturing operators, driving sustainable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and scheduling.

• Serve as the expert on contamination prevention within a multidisciplinary team, guiding best practices and fostering a culture of vigilance to ensure product integrity and safety.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by creating training programs and promoting trusting and inclusive relationships within the team.

how to succeed

• University Bachelor’s or Master's in Bioprocessing, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related field

• At least 3 years of proven experience in biopharmaceutical processing for a BSc or at least 1,5 years for a MSc.

• Professional English proficiency (B2 level)

• Knowledge of GMP requirements and upstream processing operations

We would love to hear from you, if you have the following essential requirements:

• Proficiency Levels: Familiar with MS Office, Teams, and various business applications.

• Personal Attributes: Positive, proactive, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Stress Management: Maintains calmness under pressure and demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and quality in work.

• Accountability and Analytical Thinking: Proactively addresses issues, takes responsibility for outcomes, and employs analytical skills to identify gaps and develop solutions.

• Effective Communication: Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines, maintains stakeholder alignment, and fosters meaningful connections with customers while encouraging transparent feedback and collaboration within the team.

If you're ready to take your Biopharmaceutical process career to the next level while making a meaningful impact on global healthcare, we want to hear from you.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Johnson and 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. Options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: sara.marsalo@randstadsourceright.co.uk (please note that we do not accept applications via email)

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”.