Senior Associate Scientist

Senior Associate Scientist

Location:   Beerse - Belgium (onsite)

Duration: 12 months (start Date June 2023 - hybrid working) 

Company Description ‘Caring for the world, one person at a time’... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Janssen Pharmaceutica joined the Johnson & Johnson group in 1961. 

Today, Janssen Pharmaceutica is one of the most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world. Our research and development center develops products for a wide range of disease areas, such as mental disorders, neurological problems, infectious diseases, immunological disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.

Aim of the position - Main Responsibilities

Job description

The Senior Associate 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 and NMR), organic trace analysis, excipient & polymer characterization, and oligonucleotide & peptide analytics.

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist to join our AMA 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 chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods for excipients and polymers, and perform testing in support of investigations and of new modalities such as oligonucleotides and peptides. 

The position is based in Beerse, Belgium. 

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Who we are looking for

• Develop chromatographic/spectrophotometric characterization/quantitative test methods for polymers, excipients and their impurities, and for oligonucleotides/peptides higher-order structures.

• Work with a broad range of analytical techniques (LC coupled with e.g. UV, RI, FLR, ELSD, CAD, MS detectors, Size-Exclusion Chromatography, 2DLC, UV-Visible, fluorescence and circular dichroism spectrophotometry).

• Work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and show ability to learn and explore new techniques.

• Interpret and report the obtained analytical data and perform peer review of laboratory data.

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

how to succeed

Education & Experiences

• Required: a minimum of Master degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in industry, or a minimum of Bachelor in Analytical Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 4-8 years of experience in industry (analytical laboratory).

• Knowledge with liquid chromatography technologies is a must.

• Technical skills to develop quantitative analytical methods is a clear advantage.

• Experience with mass spectrometry and spectrophotometry techniques is a plus.

• Experience with ion chromatography is an advantage.

Competencies

• 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.

What’s in it for you?  

As the biggest health company in the world, we find it important to put the needs and well-being of our customers and employees first. Our recipe for success consists of crafting an inclusive work environment where everybody feels welcome and respected. 

At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.  

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Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. 

you are welcome here

Janssen is an innovative pharmaceutical company: we work every day on the frontline of health innovation. We can only meet this challenge because of our talented employees. Working at Janssen means that you get every opportunity to optimally develop your career.

about Janssen 

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

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”