Description
QC TECHNICIAN BIOASSAY
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Contract: Full Time/Contract
Department: One Lab
Janssen Biologics is currently recruiting a QC Technician within our OneLab department to strengthen our team. The successful candidate will have a background in the biologics/pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry as well as a relevant academic background.
About the Company:
Janssen Biologics B.V. is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and is focused on the development, production and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases. At the Leiden Site, talented and multi-scaled people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points.
Within the One JSC Lab laboratories of the Janssen Supply Chain the Stability laboratory is responsible for the Release and Stability testing of drug substance and drug product. The Stability Laboratory consists of five teams, each specialized in their own techniques. The bioassay department is responsible for all bioassay techniques within OneLab (e.g. ELISA)
The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:
- Training on and understanding basic testing and laboratory practices normally as part of a first-in-job learning experience
- Provides support to the laboratory by performing operational tasks such as equipment maintenance and calibration, preparation of samples and reagents, document management, etc.
- Generates results data, analyses data, and reviews with peers and supervisor
- Delivers on test activities in line with the schedule and lab priorities with a good record of right the first-time testing
- Learns about and adheres to safety & compliance best practices
- Learns about working in a GMP / GLP environment and performs work according to these standards
- Displays knowledge of products manufactured at specific location, and some understanding of the QC methods relative to the product quality
- Continuously improves capabilities and expands responsibilities within the lab
This is what awaits YOU at J&J:
This is an opportunity to work with a highly motivated team and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.
Whether you’re one of the ~1000 people who work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer:
- Flexible working hours
- An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
- Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments
- Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education
- Excellent Benefits
Qualifications
We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following essential requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree (MLO/HLO) in Life Sciences, molecular biology or comparable
- Written and oral communication skills in English. Dutch is desirable.
- Experience with bioassay techniques; ELISA, cell culturing, bindings assays, cell-based bioassays is a plus
- Analytical thinking and (technical) problem solving.
- Pro-active, able to work independently as well as in a team, flexible, organized.
- 1-3 year relevant work experience
- GMP experience is a plus