Associate Scientist

Associate scientist (Senior) in Glycoconjugate purification and analysis Leiden

Job Description:

The Bacterial Vaccines department is recruiting a qualified Associate scientist (Senior) in Glycoconjugate purification and analysis for a major vaccine project. In the course of your work, you will interact with various Bacterial Vaccines teams, and with Janssen Vaccines support departments. You will be expected to perform laboratory work fulltime. The Bacterial Vaccines department is strengthening its biochemical development and analysis capabilities, which are centered mainly on the production and analysis of carbohydrate-protein conjugates and peptide-protein conjugates. Previous experience in an industrial setting would strongly benefit Bacterial Vaccines projects.

Your main responsibilities will be:

- Producing and evaluating carbohydrate-protein conjugates in small-scale experiments, with an emphasis on purification and analysis.
- Data acquisition and evaluation.
- Daily operation and maintenance of equipment.
- A significant level of independence is expected in this role
- Work will be performed under supervision of a Scientist.

Education:

M.Sc., or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as pharmaceutical technology, biochemical engineering, bioanalytical sciences or bioorganic chemistry

Experience:

- Professional experience (biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry).
- Previous experience on protein purification and biochemical analysis
- Previous experience working with simple organic reactions (eg labelling, chemical modifications), and (bio)chemical analysis (eg HPLC) is highly valuable.
- Previous experience working with carbohydrates, proteins, and glycoproteins .

Competencies:

- Communicates clearly.
- Team player, flexible, motivated.
- Planning, organizing and executing work accurately and efficiently.
- Safety-conscious.
- Language skills: fluent English and Dutch
- Computer skills (MS Office, ChemDraw, etc.)

Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886.

This job with Johnson & Johnson is a temporary assignment and is being managed by Kelly Services on behalf of Johnson & Johnson. Successful candidates will be placed at the Johnson & Johnson assignment and managed by Kelly Services

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