Scientist

Scientist MSAT

Location: Schaffhausen

Hours: 40

Duration: end of Dec 2025

Essential: Onsite, Chromatography experience is essential, fluent in English, German desirable 

The Department:

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Emerging Technologies plays a key role in driving technology innovation for the J&J Innovative Medicine Supply Chain. 

Emerging Technologies is responsible for the definition of new opportunities, breakthrough-technologies scouting, lab-scale proof-of-principle studies, and demonstrating proof-of-concept at large scale. 

The Team:

Our team develops and delivers projects that are primarily related to two key MSAT strategic pillars: Process Intensification and Integrated Quality & Real-Time Release. 

Our team reimagines the way we run and control our manufacturing processes! Thereby, driving key advancements in yield, reliability, and efficiency end-to-end. 

To accelerate the delivery of proof-of-principle & proof-of-concept packages for Manufacturing of Large Molecules / Biologics, we are looking for a lab-based contractor in Schaffhausen. 

Your key responsibility is to support advanced technology projects for process intensification of biopharmaceutical manufacturing through preparation, design, and execution of proof-of-principle and proof-of-concept studies together with our lab-based scientists and partners in R&D and Supply Chain. 

Through active partnering within MSAT as well with key functions from R&D and across the supply chain, like Quality, Operations, and Digital, you play a key role in advancing technologies and process innovations. 

• Lab equipment set up and preparation of continuous manufacturing studies for large molecule API 

• PoP (lab-scale) and PoC (at-scale) study design, execution, and reporting

• Preparation of and starting GMP integration activities

• Knowledge management & creation of documentation standards

• Support other activities in the team and work area according to appropriate procedures, values, and standards on an ad-hoc basis as the need arises.

• Support the Large Molecule Drug Product Innovation Community 

Qualifications / Education:

• MSc in an engineering or scientific field (preferred Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical related). Past exposure to continuous manufacturing in a lab or GMP setting is a plus.

• 4 years or more industrial or lab work experience in Biopharmaceutical Industry or equivalent.

• Past shown field experience with Large Molecule Drug Substance processing, focusing on:

  • Chromatography experience such as: Protein A, Cationic, Anionic, Bind-Elute, including pH/conductivity adjustments, and Flow Through

  • Virus Filtration

  • UFDF / SPTFF

• Experience with Unicorn programming as required to control and troubleshoot lab equipment

• PhD degree in engineering or scientific field (preferred Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical related)

• Experience with Continuous Manufacturing concepts 

• Experience with PAT tools and sensors 

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, able to identify and address potential issues proactively and independently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; flexible and adaptable

• Technological and digital curiosity

• Results and performance driven. Ability to work with limited supervision and guidance.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. 

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.ch/

application process

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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”.