LIMS Automation Specialist

LIMS Automation Specialist

Location: Leiden

Working mode: 3 days on-site and 2 working from home

Duration: 12 months (opportunity for a contract extension)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

Janssen Biologics is currently recruiting an Analytical System Administrator, Quality Control Lab Services within our Quality department. The successful candidate needs to have worked with computerized analytical systems, installing, and configuring software and hardware and needs to be experienced in Data Integrity in a GMP environment with a relevant educational background.

About the Company:

Janssen Biologics B.V. is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and is passionate about the development, production and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases. At the Leiden Site, dedicated 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 QC laboratories of the Janssen Supply Chain the Leiden QC LM laboratory is responsible for the release, stability testing of intermediate and final products (monoclonal antibodies and vaccines). Leiden QC is uniquely positioned as the HUB for Large Molecule Stability testing. It represents various combined test labs classified based on specific techniques and / or expertise. The test labs are supported by the Lab Services Team that offers a broad range of services.

roles and responsibilities

As Analytical iLAB SME:

• You are responsible for the local sample tracking system (eLIMS) and features related to LIMS like creating and maintaining an environment for paperless work (iLab), interfacing between analytical systems and LIMS, but also providing maintenance to the LIMS system, e.g., in building sample points, adding new specifications, all according to provided reference documents.

• Responsible for configuring the LME for new product introductions on the QC labs based on the requirements from the lab and product coordinators.

• Responsible for configuring the instrument modules for new equipment.

• Responsible for configuring the reagent modules.

• Acts as a bridge between the product coordinators and the iLABs system.

• Acts as a bridge between the technicians and the iLABs system.

• Solving (ad hoc) LME / iLABs problems.

• You will develop expertise to train the lab operators and others on new technologies.

• You will build, and maintain together with the other team members, an internal SharePoint for frequent asked questions, documentation, manual and other items.

• You will be part of several (digitalization) projects.

how to succeed

• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Interpersonal skills engaged in contact with personnel at all levels within and outside the organization.

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

• Planning skills, ability to prioritize multiple commitments.

• Experience in performing improvement projects in laboratory automation.

• Having experience working in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment is desirable.

• Taking the leadership role to coordinate the initiatives and to ensure deliverables are met amongst the different site departments without hierarchical context.

• Analytical thinking and (technical) problem solving. Lean/Six Sigma experience is desirable.

• Pro Active, works independently, takes actions in the absence of specific instruction, and can write protocols/reports, business correspondence and procedures.

benefits

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

you are welcome here

Janssen Biologics 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.

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”.