Scientist (3 years)

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Pharmaceutical Product R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Role Overview

Technology and Transformation Alliances, part of Analytical Development (AD) Synthetics at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, leads AD transformation through means of data, modelling, technology, and strategic partnerships.

The Technology team is looking for a Scientist (3 year contract) with a broad analytical background to support both conventional laboratory testing and the implementation of new and process analytical technologies as well as lab automation.

This role combines hands-on lab work with exposure to advanced techniques such as spectroscopic tools, particle sizing techniques and automated workflows. You will contribute to method development, data generation, and the evaluation of new technologies in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position is suited for a scientifically strong and practically oriented professional who is curious to explore and learn new analytical approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using conventional techniques (e.g. LC, GC, KF) and spectroscopic methods (e.g. NIR and Raman spectroscopy)
• Support method development, validation, and transfer activities
• Execute experiments related to the evaluation of new and process analytical technologies as well as lab automation
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; support data-driven decision making
• Document experimental work and contribute to protocols, reports and technical documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards
• Stay informed on new analytical technologies and contribute to their evaluation

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related field with at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience in an analytical laboratory environment
• Experience with conventional analytical techniques (e.g. chromatography, KF)
• Experience with spectroscopic techniques (e.g. NIR and Raman spectroscopy)
• Experience with chemical processes is an asset
• Familiarity with chemometrics or modelling is an asset

Competencies

• Analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on mindset
• Curious and eager to learn and explore new technologies
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written
• Proactive, flexible, and results-oriented

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Collaboration, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Laboratory Experiments, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management, Report Writing, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy, Use of Laboratory Equipment

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€60,000.00 - €96,255.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.