Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist 

Location: Beerse, Belgium 

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40

Imagine your next project working in the position of a senior 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) organisation of Janssen R&D. 

The AMCI group consists of different analytical centers of excellence such as primary packaging and combination products, colloidal sciences, rheology, particle identification, particle and powder characterization, metal testing, NMR, excipient & polymer characterization, and oligonucleotide & peptide analytics.

Role and responsibilities

We are currently looking for a highly motivated (senior) scientist to join our investigations team. For this laboratory-based position, the scientist will mainly work on X-ray microscopy/tomography whilst also exploring other microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, such as SEM, IR/Raman, etc. for root cause analyses in scope of investigations and characterization of drug products, drug substances, excipients and packaging materials.

This will include:

• Define X-ray microscopy/micro-CT sample preparation options, measuring workflows, and corresponding 3D image analysis solutions (including machine learning) for different type of samples and research questions.

• Perform microscopic and spectroscopic analyses on particulate matter in view of root cause investigations.

• Apply state-of–the art scientific knowledge to ensure high quality of the delivered results.

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

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP and safety.

• Stay up to date with the scientific literature in the pharmaceutical analysis field.

how to succeed

• Ph.D. or Masters (with 2-3 years of (industry) experience), preferably in Mechanical/Chemical engineering/Material Science/Physics/Analytical chemistry or other related fields.

• Prior experience in using microscopy (optical/SEM) techniques and X-ray microscopy/micro-CT is an advantage.

• Expertise in (advanced) image analysis of 2D or 3D image datasets.

• Preferably experience in using 3D image analysis software packages (i.e. ImageJ, Dragonfly, Avizo, Matlab).

• Knowledge of the Python programming language is a plus.

• Knowledge of IR and Raman spectroscopy is a plus.

Competencies

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

• Open-minded, with the 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 a minimum of 12 months and has a strong possibility of extending.

you are welcome here

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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. 

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”.