Internship - Analytical Chemistry

Johnson Johnson; Beerse; Sur place; EUR 10 000 - 13 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson Beerse offers an internship in Analytical Chemistry within the Discovery Chemistry CCAP team. You will gain hands-on experience with high-throughput purification, HPLC, and LC-MS while supporting drug discovery activities.

As a current student, you will train under experienced scientists, contribute to method development, and learn to operate advanced analytical platforms in a collaborative lab environment at Beerse on site.

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical and practical background in analytical chemistry.
• Basic understanding of chromatography fundamentals.
• Familiarity with reversed-phase LC-MS is preferred.
• Fast learner and able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with common software like Office 365 and SciFinder.

Responsabilités

• Support analysis and purification of molecules and peptides for drug discovery.
• Operate HPLC, LC-MS, and purification platforms under supervision.
• Develop and optimize chromatographic methods.
• Contribute to laboratory activities and documentation.

Connaissances

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography fundamentals

LC-MS familiarity

Independent work

Office 365

SciFinder

Masslynx knowledge

Formation

Currently enrolled student

Outils

Masslynx

Office 365

SciFinder

Description du poste

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Career Programs

Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category: Career Program

All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace innovation; bringing ideas, products and services to life to advance the health and well-being of people around the world. We believe in collaboration which has led to breakthrough after breakthrough, from medical miracles that have changed lives, to the simple consumer products that make every day a little better. Our over 125,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

DPDS (Discovery, Pharmaceutical Development & Supply) is the molecular invention engine for Janssen, where people are passionate about being the fastest at translating the best ideas into outstanding therapies for patients. DPDS partners with other global functions to deliver sustained product innovation from target identification through end-of-product life across all therapeutic modalities, including Small Molecules, Proteins, RNA Therapy, Gene Therapy & Cell Therapy.

We are looking for a motivated student to join our Discovery Chemistry team for an internship in Analytical Chemistry and High-Throughput Purification.

As part of the Chemistry Capabilities, Analytical and Purification (CCAP) team, you will support the analysis and purification of newly synthesized molecules and peptides used in drug discovery programs. Working with advanced HPLC, LC-MS, and automated purification platforms, you will gain hands‑on experience with state-of-the-art technologies and real-world pharmaceutical research. Following your training, you will contribute to laboratory activities, explore innovative chromatographic methods, and help improve purification efficiency and separation performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Work together with a group of highly motivated scientists in a pioneering laboratory in the Discovery Chemistry department at J&J.
• Contribute to analysis and purification of small molecules and peptides to support drug discovery programs.
• Explore news ways to advance resolution in preparative chromatography.
• After an initial training and introduction in the department, able to independently operate and propose alternatives or solutions for challenging analytical problems.

What You Bring:

• Strong theoretical and practical background in analytical chemistry.
• Basic understanding of chromatography fundamentals.
• Familiarity with reversed‑phase LC‑MS is preferred.
• Highly motivated and open attitude to operate and learn in a dynamic scientific environment, both independent and as part of a team.
• Fast learner, independent & critical thinker.
• Able to efficiently work with common software packages like Office 365, SciFinder, ...
• Basic knowledge of chromatography software Masslynx or other analytical data software is a plus.

Practical details:

• Location: Beerse (BE)
• Duration: 3 to 9 months
• Timeframe: TBD
• Others: The position requires presence on site.

Please note:

You must remain enrolled as a student throughout the internship.

Graduates who are no longer enrolled are unfortunately not eligible for this internship.

The internship can only start if your school agrees to sign the standardized Johnson & Johnson Belgium internship agreement. External agreements cannot be accepted.

The anticipated pay range and benefits for this position is:

As this position is posted in a country that is subject to EU pay transparency requirements, the Talent Acquisition team will provide pay range information on request and to candidates invited to an interview.