Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist – Particle Identification and Investigations

Location: Beerse

Working mode: On-site Mon-Fri

Duration: 12 months

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

The scientist will join the Advanced Materials Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within Analytical Development. 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 J&J Innovative Medicine. The group consists of three analytical centres of excellence, Advanced Molecular Analysis (AMA), Colloidal and Particulate Sciences (CPS) and Imaging, Machine learning, Particle identification, Combinational products and Technologies (IMPACT).

Join our particle identification and investigations sub-team as a highly motivated (senior) scientist. For this laboratory-based position, the scientist will mainly work with a wide range of imaging and spectroscopic techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM-EDX, XCT, IR and/or Raman microscopy to support root cause analyses in scope of investigations for drug products, drug substances, excipients, packaging materials and combinational products.

The position is based in Beerse, Belgium.

roles and responsibilities

• Identification of unknown particles/materials through a range of imaging and spectroscopic techniques (e.g. optical microscopy, SEM-EDX, IR microscopy, Raman microscopy, XCT). 

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

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

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP and safety.

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

how to succeed

Education & Experience

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

• Prior knowledge/hands-on experience with IR and/or Raman spectroscopy is a plus.

• Familiarity with imaging techniques such as SEM-EDX, optical microscopy or XCT.

• Experience with working in analytical laboratories and familiarity with good manufacturing practices is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset to seek innovative solutions.

• Good project management skills such as communication skills (verbal and written) allowing effective interactions with all levels of the organisation.

• Sense of urgency.

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

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

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

• You are a team player able to work in a matrix team.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a chance of a contract extension.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 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. 

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”.