Scientist

Scientist NMR 

Location: Beerse, Belgium - Site based

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours

The Scientist will join the Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within AD. AMCI is an international and diverse team of scientists performing advanced analytical characterization of pharmaceutical products and leading global analytical investigations for the commercial product portfolio and for the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization of Janssen R&D. 

The Advanced Molecular Analysis (AMA) team of AMCI is a group of analytical centers of excellence in structure elucidation (by high-resolution Mass Spectrometry, solution, and solid-state NMR), organic trace analysis, excipient & polymer characterization, and oligonucleotide & peptide analytics. Our labs are equipped with state-of-the-art analytical equipment, including 600 MHz standard-bore, 500MHz wide-bore systems and microimaging.

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic, highly motivated Scientist to join our team! For this laboratory-based position you will work together with internal and external specialists in drug product development and analytical development teams to find innovative solutions for the development of NMR analytical methods for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), excipients, and polymers, in new and complex formulations. You will further support the NMR team in the continuous improvement of the lab towards a highly automated environment, as well as keeping the instruments in a high state of availability and readiness. The position is based in Beerse, Belgium. 

roles and responsibilities

• Design, set up and interpretation of NMR experiments based on information of the molecular structure and molecular interactions.

• Development and implementation of new workflows to improve automation towards the goal of a highly automated NMR lab.

• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with all applicable environmental, health, regulatory requirements, GMP and safety regulations.

how to succeed

• Required: a minimum of master’s degree in physics, Chemistry or related field, with an affinity to complex instrumentation. A Ph.D. in one of these fields is advantageous, but not required.

• Hands-on experience with NMR Instrumentation is highly preferred.

• Experience with interpreting spectroscopic data and communicating results to a non-expert audience.

• Experience with Bruker solid state NMR systems is a plus

• Knowledgeable in organic chemistry is a plus

• Able to read and understand pulse sequences writing is a plus

• Fast learner with scientific curiosity, self-steering, pro-active, creative.

• Open-minded, with ability to work together as one team in a global environment.

• Good written and spoken communication and presentation skills in English.

• Efficient, flexible, dynamic, results and performance driven.

• Sense of urgency.

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

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 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. 

• The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. 

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”.