Scientist Analytical Development

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Scientist Analytical Development - contractor role

Work location: J&J Beerse, Belgium (on-site 5 days a week - 1 day at home possible)

Organisation/Department:

The Scientist will join the Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within Analytical Development (AD) department. 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.

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), trace organic analysis, excipient & polymer characterization, and oligonucleotide & peptide analytics.

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic highly motivated 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 methods for polymers and perform testing in support of investigations and of new modalities such as oligonucleotides and peptides. The position is based in Beerse, Belgium.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Develop, independently, chromatographic methods for the characterization/quantitation of polymers and their impurities.
• Design analytical test methods for the determination of oligonucleotides/peptides in various matrices.
• 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 analytical 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.

Experience & Education:

• Required: a PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field or a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in industry; or a Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 4-8 years of experience in industry (analytical laboratory).
• Knowledge of liquid chromatography is a must.
• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry techniques is a clear asset.
• Background and technical skills to independently develop quantitative analytical methods and work in complex drug product matrices is an advantage.
• Experience with polymer and peptides is a big plus

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.

Offer:

You can fill this position through Randstad Professionals as a consultant (with an employee or freelancer contract)

In return for your performance and flexibility, we offer you a salary package with some interesting extras, such as

• Gross salary according to your experience
• Lunch vouchers of €7 per day worked
• Net remuneration of €80 per month
• Company car with fuel card (subject to conditions) or Mileage allowance
• Hospitalisation insurance
• 1 extra day’s holiday per month worked
• End of year bonus
• Pension Plan
• ECO vouchers worth €250 (on an annual basis, pro rata)
• Training opportunities