Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician 

Location: Leiden 

Duration: 12 months contract 

Hours: 40h 

On-site role 

Imagine your next role as a (QC)  Laboratory Technician within our OneLab department to strengthen our team. The successful candidate will have a background in the biologics/pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry as well as a relevant academic background.

About the department

Janssen Biologics B.V. is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and is focused on the development, production, and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases. At the Leiden Site, talented and multi-scaled people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points.

Within the One JSC Lab laboratories of the Janssen Supply Chain, the Stability laboratory is responsible for the Release and Stability testing of drug substance and drug product. The Stability Laboratory consists of five teams, each specialized in their own techniques. The separations department is responsible for all separation techniques within OneLab (e.g. HPLC)  

Main Responsibilities

• Training on and understanding basic testing and laboratory practices normally as part of a first-in-job learning experience

• Provides support to the laboratory by performing operational tasks such as equipment maintenance and calibration, preparation of samples and reagents, document management, etc.

• Generates results data, analyses data, and reviews with peers and supervisor

• Delivers on test activities in line with the schedule and lab priorities with a good record of right the first-time testing

• Learns about and adheres to safety & compliance best practices

• Learns about working in a GMP / GLP environment and performs work according to these standards

• Displays knowledge of products manufactured at specific location, and some understanding of the QC methods relative to the product quality

• Continuously improves capabilities and expands responsibilities within the lab

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, analytical chemistry, bio-chemistry, or comparable

• Written and oral communication skills in English. Dutch is desirable.

• Experience with separation techniques; HPLC, MS, and capillary assays (cIEF/cSDS) is a plus

• Analytical thinking and (technical) problem-solving.

• Pro-active, able to work independently as well as in a team, flexible, and organized.

• GMP experience is a plus

benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. This contract will run for 12 months. 

you are welcome here

Janssen is an innovative pharmaceutical company: we work every day on the frontline of health innovation. We can only meet this challenge because of our talented employees. Working at Janssen means that you get every opportunity to optimally develop your career.

about Janssen 

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

https://www.janssen.com/netherlands/nl

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. 

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