Scientist

Scientist

Location: Leiden

Duration: 12 months contract

Hours: 40h

80 % On-site role

Imagine your next role as a Scientist where you  will be part of the upstream process development team at TDS API Protein Leiden.

Job Description:

The candidate’s academic foundations in bioprocess technology and cell culture technology will be brought into practice by supporting upstream process development activities, scale up and tech transfer activities and authoring technical reports to support regulatory filings. The candidate is responsible for the design and execution of upstream studies for large molecule therapeutic proteins. We value innovation, scientific rigor, leadership, initiative, and personal accountability. 

You will contribute to project plans, ensure delivery of business results and ensure that these are executed. You will work with greater autonomy for longer term activities with some supervision, interpreting data/results and proposing next steps. You will solve issues that may not be immediately evident, using existing or new procedures and techniques. Solve & present unsolicited ideas to project and group. Build as well capabilities for the team (e.g. analytical techniques, equipment). You will also explain work with independent analysis and conclusions in the context of the project with some guidance through verbal and written communication and will have the majority of interactions with peers and members of the project team within the department.

Main Responsibilities

• Writes Upstream process study plans and reports with some guidance. Validates study results and interpretates data

• Defines with some guidance follow-up studies based on interpretations and conclusions

• Uses expertise in the execution of projects

• Introduces new methods, procedure, and equipment. May also transfer and implement new methods or techniques or procedure.

• As scientific owner trains people on the theoretical background of the analytical techniques

• Holds self and others accountable to laboratory safety and standard procedures and improves current approaches

• Information Management

• Carries out data verification for studies and regulatory submissions

• Reports with some guidance results and conclusions to project team and senior colleagues

• Collaborates effectively with fellow project members following priorities, milestones and timelines in support of objectives

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• A relevant Masters degree. 

• Relevant & proven experience, in a (bio)pharmaceutical company and/or academic institution. 

• Experience with laboratory work and/or pilot plant is an advantage.

• Present work to external consultants and at in-house research forums.

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.

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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. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact:  katerina.alikaridou@randstadsourceright.nl

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”.