Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Johnson & Johnson Worksense (via Randstad Sourceright) is responsible for finding, engaging and contracting talent for the Johnson & Johnson contingent workforce.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Chemistry to join our contingent workforce. You will be working in the Small Molecule Method Development department of J&J in Beerse, Belgium. This will be an initial contract opportunity, starting from May 16th 2022 until December 31st 2022, with possibility of an extension.

Department description:

• Small Molecule Method Development is a department within Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Development (SMPD-AD). The department is responsible for  Small Molecule Method Development, Method Validation, Method Transfer and support for chromatographic, spectroscopic and physicochemical methods. Focused analytical base business support for the Small Molecule (SM) R&D and Manufacturing product portfolio. Development and implementation of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) / New Innovative Analytical Technology Platforms for Small Molecules

Your Responsibilities:

• Execute method development, validation and transfer activities on small molecule projects related to lab technology (NIR/Raman) with focus on Polymorphism.
• Perform statistical data analysis and building chemometric models.
• Develop and implement on-/in-line process analytical tools (e.g. Raman, NIR, Laser Diffraction,…) to monitor and control critical process parameters of pharmaceutical processes during batch process and Continuous Manufacturing.
• Execute data review
• Author and review protocols and reports regarding method development, method validation and method transfer
• Report results to teams and management.
• Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take on responsibility for these experiments.
• Comply with regulatory, GMP and safety rules
• Work in a multidisciplinary team

Minimum requirements: 

• You hold a Master degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology or a related science with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical Company.
• You have good knowledge of GMP.
• Experience in chemometry and multivariate data analysis is required.
• Expertise in various spectroscopic techniques (NIR, Raman, UV and IR) for application in analytical chemistry is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical data analyses and chemometrics is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with pharmaceutical processes (granulation, blending, spray drying, coating, …) is beneficial.
• Demonstrate capabilities in strategic thinking.
• Customer focus and results and performance driven.
• Sense of Urgency.
• You have a good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

If you meet our requirements and are interested in hearing more about our Senior Associate Scientist - Analytical Chemistry role, please do not hesitate to apply through the provided link today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!