Process Engineer

Process Engineer 

Location:   Leiden (hybrid working)  

Duration: 12 months 

Imagine your next step, working for Johnson & Johnson - as a Process / Equipment Engineer 

The Bioprocessing Department of Operations is responsible for the quality and safety of processes and the equipment used by the Fermentation, Pre-culture, Bioreactor Assembly, Primary Recovery, Downstream Processing and Column Packing departments. In addition, the department is responsible for investigating and immediately solving (technical and quality-related) deviations in the production process, including support in outside office hours as part of on-call duty. The department leads and participates in various projects to optimize and implement new equipment and processes.

Main responsibilities

• As an (associate) Manufacturing Process Specialist/ Equipment Engineer, you are responsible for the availability and functionality of the equipment required for the production purposes. This includes:

• Work with cross functional team members, incorporating external manufacturing partners to ensure equipment meets varied quality, EHSS and compliance requirements

• Initiate and lead process and/or equipment improvement projects. This includes leading and executing Change Control processes, managing Business Improvements and defining User Requirements in consultation with a multidisciplinary team. Ensure that value-added improvements in the areas of capacity, safety (EHS&S) and quality (GMP) regarding equipment and/or process are implemented

• Participate in NPI projects and (global) multidisciplinary projects in the field of production as an extended team member.

• Develop and sustain a long-term strategy for the asset such that manufacturing capacity remains adequate. Ensure that an Asset Team is in place to ensure life cycle management of the equipment.

• Actively lead and/or participates in investigations into deviations in production processes, identifies corrective and/or preventive actions and ensures that these are dealt with adequately and within agreed timelines.

Provide first line support to manufacturing by, for example, providing expert advice to the shop floor in case of process issues. Take part of on-call duty for troubleshooting of process disturbances in collaboration with team of Business System Owners.

Are you a hardworking team player, with a ‘can-do’ mentality and a good eye for technical challenges? Then we are looking for you!

how to succeed

Knowledge, Education and Experience

• Higher professional education (HBO) or university education (WO) education, in relevant field (e.g. pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, life sciences, biological engineering, etc)

• Pending experience, education, and skills you are eligible for a position as an associate or Manufacturing Process Specialist position

• Experience with upstream production processes and equipment. Preferably experience with/knowledge of both upstream and downstream processing.

• Affinity for production equipment and automation systems (e.g. DeltaV, MES).

• Able to work in a high-quality environment (GMP)

• Can work well both independently and in a team

• Good Data Analysis skills

• Good organisational change skills

• Good communication skills

• Experience with lean methodologies and project management is a plus

• Flexible, “Can do!” mentality, critical and proactive

• Good command of English (spoken and written). Good command of Dutch (spoken and written) preferred

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/janssen-nederland/biologics-leiden

What’s in it for you?  

As the biggest health company in the world, we find it important to put the needs and well-being of our customers and employees first. Our recipe for success consists of crafting an inclusive work environment where everybody feels welcome and respected. 

At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.  

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

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson 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

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. 

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”.