Associate Scientist USP - Biotechnology

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST USP/LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS/11 MONTHS CONTRACT/32 TO 50 EUR (PER HOUR)

Johnson & Johnson are seeking an Associate Scientist to join their USP department.

THE COMPANY

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

The USP department is responsible for the development of scalable, pharmaceutical-grade production processes for viral vaccines using mammalian cell lines as a production platform. Novel technologies are used to make sure that the processes are safe, reliable, scalable and cost-effective, so that the vaccines can be produced in large quantities at low costs. The developed production processes are transferred into GMP production facilities for the production of clinical batches and scaled-up for commercial production. All activities are performed in close collaboration with other departments.

THE ROLE

Associate Scientist USP

They are looking for a motivated Associated Scientist within the field of upstream process development. Under limited supervision, but as part of a team you will plan, prepare and execute scientific studies. This will be part of a project plan, and you will be responsible for analysing the results and reporting main conclusions. Experiments may be performed in bioreactors or in a reduced-scale model. You are a team player with excellent communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Have an M.Sc.in a relevant discipline, or a B.Sc with 3 experience in biotechnology or pharmacy.
- Exposure (internship included) to USP (bio)processes and/or cell culture
- Motivated team player who is flexible and has a can-do attitude, and a pro-active mindset.
- Good communication skills in English, written and spoken.
- After your training period, your will occasionally be expected to work during weekend hours.

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