Scientist Molecular Bioassay - Netherlands

SCIENTIST MOLECULAR BIOASSAY/LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS/11 MONTHS CONTRACT/35 TO 55 EUR (PER HOUR)

THE ROLE

The Molecular Bioassay group is part of the Analytical Development (AD) group and is responsible for developing methods that are employed to analyze and characterize virus based vaccines. Product analysis includes tests for quantity, potency, purity, and identity, but also detailed structural characterization of vaccines. The Analytical Development group, which is part of the pharmaceutical and analytical department, has a pivotal role between the regulatory authorities quality unit and process development. In addition, the AD department supports other departments (formulation, USP and DSP development) by routine sample analysis.

Within AD, the scientist will be working in the molecular and bioassay (MBA) group, which is responsible for the development of new bioassays in order to characterize virus based vaccines.

Johnson & Johnson are looking for a motivated scientist who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team. The main task will be the development of bioassays for characterization of vaccines that are produced with the PER.C6® technology. Assay development activities will mainly focus on assays that measure vaccine potency and vaccine purity. These include different formats, but will have a focus on ELISA, (q)PCR and cell culture-based assay systems. The scientist independently hypothesizes, designs and reports assay development or optimization activities with hands-on involvement. Further responsibilities will be to leverage the work of project members to meet project checkpoints and accomplish team objectives on time and within budget.

THE COMPANY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- A suitable candidate will have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) with post-doctoral experience or experience of performing progressively advanced duties beyond a B.S. degree in a relevant field of cell-based assays, molecular biology, cell biology, or life sciences and is familiar with techniques as ELISA, qPCR, cell culture, virus culture.
- Experience in working in industry or assay development or GMP is considered advantageous.

COMPETENCES:

The successful candidate has a flexible work attitude and a can-do mentality. You enjoy working in a team that is eager to extend their knowledge of new technologies. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are equally important as independent planning and execution of tasks. Finally, you are critical and value accuracy in the execution of your work.

NON TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- PhD required
- Assay development experience highly advantageous
- Industry experience highly advantageous (NB: candidates must have either industry experience or assay dev experience)
- English required, Dutch is a plus

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