Lead Technician

Lead Technician

Location: Leiden

Duration: 12 months contract

Hours: 40h

On-site role

Imagine your next role as a Lead Technician who will lead the sample management team and ensure the day-to-day operations of the teams.

About the department

As a part of QC Laboratories situated at the Janssen Biologics Manufacturing site in Leiden, the QC Sample Management Team is responsible for sample reception, distribution, logging process, placing on stability and the gatekeeper of the inventory, and other tasks. 

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborating and actively contributing in a team environment, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

• Representing the lab in cross-departmental teams as needed, ensuring effective communication and alignment of objectives.

• Gaining experience and knowledge in team performance, scheduling, and metric management, striving for continuous improvement.

• Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading troubleshooting and result investigations.

• Proactively serving as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) during audits and inspections, ensuring compliance and readiness.

• Supporting colleagues in the development of their talents, fostering a culture of learning and development. 

• Mentoring team members to support their professional growth and development.

• Having an overview of the team’s training status and assigning training to team members as needed.

• Acting as the lead on general housekeeping in the lab and stability chambers, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• Ensuring Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard accuracy and timely reporting.

• Owning the sample management team TCUs

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• A relevant HBO diploma in a related field.

• Proven work experience in a relevant environment, with a strong understanding of the laboratory.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrating a willingness to support the team.

• Proven leadership potential, with the ability to motivate and guide team members towards shared goals.

• Good communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.

• A quality, compliance, and business-minded attitude, with a strong focus on ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.

• Flexibility and agility, capable of handling multiple requests and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, efficiency under pressure.

benefits

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

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

https://www.jnj.com/

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. 

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”.