R&D Engineer

Research and Development Engineer

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands 

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40

Imagine your next project: Transforming Lives Through Innovation! We are thrilled to invite passionate individuals to join a dynamic team and contribute to an innovative global healthcare company. If you are ready to make a significant impact by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease, we can't wait to see your application!

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be a vital contributor to our R&D capabilities, executing and reporting on projects aimed at developing and improving products and processes, while ensuring compliance and quality across all laboratory operations. You will support projects from conception through to validation, leveraging your expertise in analytical techniques and a proactive, hands-on approach. We look forward to welcoming a motivated individual who is eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

You will join the Research and Development team and your primary responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and execute analytical work: Plan and perform experimental work, process and analyze data, and report on R&D projects.

• Innovate and develop:

  • Innovate, develop potential new products and production processes.

  • Improve existing products and production processes.

  • Develop and validate analytical methods for testing existing and potential new products.

• Provide Quality and Compliance Support: Offer R&D support for Non-Conformances, Corrective and Preventive Actions, deviations, and audit-related activities.

• Support Laboratory Operations:

  • Support installation, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

  • Contribute to essential operational tasks (stock management, purchase orders, incoming inspections).

  • Maintain organization within the R&D laboratories and warehouse.

• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Dedication to upholding laboratory and manufacturing safety standards.

How to Succeed

You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 3 years (B.Sc.) or 2 years (M.Sc.) experience in a highly regulated industry is required, with Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience with various analytical techniques such as NMR, SEC, KF, and FTIR.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

• Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills: Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously while remaining adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and Independent: A proactive, hands-on approach coupled with the capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

• Commitment to Quality: High attention to detail and a dedication to quality and compliance.

Preferred Expertise:

• Experience in polymer chemistry (synthesis, purification, and characterization).

• Experience in analytical method development and validation.

• Experience in process development and validation.

• Being able to perform multistep organic synthesis.

• Knowledge of ISO 13485.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

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.

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”.