Associate Scientist QC Raw Materials

Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. We strive to provide scientifically sound, high quality products and services to help heal, cure disease and improve the quality of life.

Janssen Vaccines & Prevention, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, is dedicated to bringing meaningful innovation to global health. Our teams focus on the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of vaccines to protect people worldwide from infectious diseases.

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. We are continuously looking for enthusiastic, talented people who have the ambition to develop themselves and can be of value to Janssen. The offices of Janssen Vaccines are located in Leiden, the Netherlands and in Bern, Switzerland.

We are currently recruiting for a

Associate Scientist QC Raw Materials (f/m/x)

(REF: 2105927814W)

Location : Bern

Permanent Contract : 100%

YOUR responsibilities & YOUR impact:

After the respective trainings, you are expected to coordinate and conduct analytical testing on Raw materials, IPCs, intermediates and various other samples.

• Responsible for performing various analytical testing according to internal and/or regulatory (EP, USP, ISO, other) standards for QC testing (Various identity tests, e.g., Ion determination, FTIR, TLC, furthermore Appearance of solution, pH, Osmolality, Density, Refractometry, Optical rotation, Titrations, Conductivity, etc.)
• Coordinate QC raw material lab activities (testing planning, coordination with other departments, KPIs creation)
• Responsible for the testing protocols review and the results approval
• Write scientifically sound technical documents and reports
• Support the timely and effective completion of lab events, investigations (OOS, QIs), change controls and CAPAs including writing, execution and review of related documents
• Responsible for writing and conducting study plans and method verification plan and reports, when the need arises
• Maintain current laboratory equipment and operates analytical and other instruments
• Perform laboratory duties to support department objectives
• Supports the Quality Control department in internal and external audits and requests
• Responsible for compliance with Quality goals for this position
• Help to build a strong team to expand, strengthen and the maintain the current knowledge base and expertise within QC to reflect changing business needs
• Provide support to analytical development, process development and other stakeholders when the need arises

Qualifications

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have:

• Bachelor or Master level University/Higher educational degree in natural sciences, applied sciences or equivalent
• Work GMP experience in Pharma, Biotech or Vaccines industry is a major plus
• Profound working understanding of laboratory operations and practices
• Experience in method validations and verifications and equipment qualification
• Good writing skills for scientifically sound technical documents, instructions, protocols and reports
• Self-dependent way of working and taking ownership of assigned task to plan and deliver according agreed timelines
• Preferably familiar with compendial testing and related industry guidelines
• Demonstrate innovative spirit, strong interpersonal skills and project management abilities
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment according to tight and challenging timelines
• Advanced IT skills
• Good verbal and written skills in English (German is a plus)

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
• Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
• Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.
• Many employees benefits.

Primary Location
Switzerland-Berne-Bern- Organization
Janssen Vaccines AG (8851)
Job Function
R&D
Requisition ID
2105927814W