Associate Scientist - USP - Leiden, Netherlands

Associate Scientist - USP - Leiden, Netherlands

In our organization entrepreneurial people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points. In order to strengthen our team we are continuously looking for enthusiastic, talented people who have the ambition to develop themselves and can be of value to Janssen Vaccines. Process development consists of a USP and a DSP department and 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.

For the USP Development we are currently looking for a Full time Sr. Associate Scientist USP We are looking for a motivated Sr. Associated Scientist within the field of upstream process development.

* You will plan, coordinate scientific studies to support process development projects.

* You will perform data analysis and write scientific reports. At one end, you will work close together with the technical staff on the lab to perform the experimental work. At the other, you work closely together with the other scientists to translate the results of the development work into production processes.

* You may also represent USP in a multi-disciplinary project team and will support the transfer of the developed process in the production environment.

Qualifications:

* You have a M.Sc. or PDeng in a relevant discipline in biopharmaceutical sciences/engineering, biotechnology or virology with experience in industry, or you a relevant PhD that was carried out in collaboration with industry.

* You have experience with mammalian cell culture, and a strong affinity with upstream processes development, preferably with hands-on experience with bioreactors.

*Experience in production, technology transfer and knowledge of GMP is an advantage.

* You are an excellent team player with excellent communication skills, who is flexible, has a can-do attitude, and a pro-active mindset.

Additional information about the process

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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