Scientist - Immunology - Clinical Research

SCIENTIST - IMMUNOLOGY/LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS/12 MONTHS CONTRACT/UP TO 61 EUR PER HOUR

The Clinical Immunology department is responsible for the immunological evaluation of vaccine candidates in clinical trials. Hereto, the department executes the immunological strategy supporting the clinical development, and ensures the development, and validation of the required immunological assays, and clinical sample analysis. Typical assays to determine the immunogenicity of vaccines are the antibody ELISA, T cell ELISpot, Intracellular Cytokine Staining, and virus neutralization assays.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The scientist main responsibility is to ensure for the design, coordination and execution of assay development and validation. The required activities must be executed, documented and reported according to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) quality requirements. The scientist could supervise one or more technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- M.Sc. or PhD in biological, biotechnology or medical sciences
- Knowledge of (immunological) assay development and validation according to ICH guidelines
- Industry experience: minimal 2 years
- Hands-on experience with T-cell assays, ICS, ELISpot and/or virus neutralization assays
- Experienced in immunology and/or oncology and clinical development of drugs/vaccines is an advantage
- Communicative skills, fluent in English
- Management skills to supervise and guide a small team of technicians is an advantage.
- Ability to plan tasks of self and others
- Trained in GLP, GCLP or GMP is an advantage, but if not training will be provided in house

COMPETENCES:

The right candidate is quality minded, flexible, proactive, can do mentality and a team player. It is important that the candidate can deal with the pressure of challenging deadlines and that he/she is active in the lab. A positive attitude is required.

NON TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Some flexibility in working hours is required

Must be able to work on multiple simultaneous tasks with limited supervision

Quick learner, motivated self-starter

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and team collaboration skills

Able to follow change management for internal guidelines

Language proficiencies: - English and Dutch spoken and written

THE COMPANY

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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