Associate Scientist

Johnson & Johnson; Beerse; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Scientist for Analytical Development in Belgium to support analytical method development for small molecules and new modalities, guiding methods from Phase 1 to filing. You will help ensure regulatory compliance and robust data generation.

The role emphasizes LC and physico-chemical characterization with experience in CDS (Empower/OpenLab) and software like Tiamo/Omnis. Fixed-term, 40 hours/week, until 1 December 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or a related scientific field, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-years relevant industrial experience.
• General awareness of cGMP regulations and practical experience is considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of liquid chromatography (LC) and/or physico-chemical techniques (e.g., Karl Fischer, titration).
• Knowledge of chromatography data systems (CDS), more specifically Empower and/or OpenLab.
• Knowledge of physico-chemical methodology analysis software, e.g., Tiamo and/or Omnis.
• Maintain high-quality standards for experiments and take accountability for the experiments and results.
• Efficient and dynamic, with an ability to adapt to changing priorities in case of urgency.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Independent and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis in support of product and process characterization, method development, validation, release, and stability, with a primary emphasis on liquid chromatography (LC) and physico-chemical characterization.
• Develop fit for purpose LC, and/or physico-chemical methods (e.g., Karl Fischer, titration), suitable to meet the Low-Level Reporting Threshold.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines, analytical methods and specifications, GMP and safety.
• Scientific evaluation of generated results.

Skills

Analytical method development

Liquid chromatography

Physico-chemical analysis

English proficiency

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's with 3 years industry experience

Tools

Empower

OpenLab

Tiamo

Omnis

Job description

• Duration of the contract: Until 1/12/2027
• Hours per week: 40 per week | Contract: Fixed-term Employee Payroll only (No B2B / No Freelancers)

Imagine your next project shaping the future of synthetic drug development. Analytical Development is a critical part of the Therapeutics Development and Supply (TDS) – Synthetics Development organization within Johnson & Johnson. Within the Analytical Method and Stability Center (AMSC), we focus on providing end-to-end support for synthetic drug substances and drug products in development, ensuring the successful progression of both small molecules and new modalities from clinical Phase 1 up to registration. Our team provides analytical support and enables the seamless transition of innovative therapeutics through each phase of development.

roles and responsibilities

As an Associate Scientist, you will be essential in delivering analytical support for new molecular entities, including both small molecules and new modalities (e.g., therapeutic peptides, conjugates, and oligonucleotides), from clinical Phase 1 up to registration. In doing so, you will support method development and validation activities across the portfolio for both drug substances as drug products.

This will involve:

• Perform analysis in support of product and process characterization, method development, validation, release, and stability, with a primary emphasis on liquid chromatography (LC) and physico-chemical characterization.
• Develop fit for purpose LC, and/or physico-chemical methods (e.g., Karl Fischer, titration), suitable to meet the Low-Level Reporting Threshold.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines, analytical methods and specifications, GMP and safety.
• Scientific evaluation of generated results.

how to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong background in analytical sciences and hands-on expertise in method development.

You will also bring:

• You hold a master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or a related scientific field, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-years relevant industrial experience.
• General awareness of cGMP regulations and practical experience is considered an advantage.
• You demonstrate strong knowledge of and hands-on expertise in liquid chromatography (LC) and/or physico-chemical techniques (e.g., Karl Fischer, titration).
• You have knowledge of chromatography data systems (CDS), more specifically Empower and/or OpenLab.
• You have knowledge of physico-chemical methodology analysis software, e.g., Tiamo and/or Omnis.
• You maintain high-quality standards for experiments and take accountability for the experiments and results.
• You are efficient and dynamic, with an ability to adapt to changing priorities in case of urgency.
• You are customer-focused and results-driven.
• You are proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• You can work independently and are also a collaborative team player with a positive "can do" attitude.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until 1/12/2027.

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