QC CAR-T Investigation Coordinator (weekend)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Beerse; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Beerse location is hiring a QC Investigation Coordinator for Innovative Medicine. You will support daily QC operations, lead investigations, define corrective actions, and coordinate cross-department teams within a GMP environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and hands-on QC experience in a regulated setting, including training delivery and documentation. Weekend coverage may apply depending on schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, flexibly, and accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environment, preferably in Quality Control, is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to molecular and cell biology techniques (PCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Cell Culture, Mycoplasma testing) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily QC operations in collaboration with supervisors, analysts, Production, Warehouse, and QA.
• Lead QC investigations and prepare final reports with thorough root cause analysis.
• Define and implement corrective actions; monitor effectiveness and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for cross-departmental QC investigations and act as QC representative.
• Develop and deliver QC training or awareness sessions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm

Strong organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Independent and flexible

Quality Control experience

Education

Master’s degree in biochemistry/biotechnology/related field

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

PCR

Flow Cytometry

ELISA

Cell Culture

Mycoplasma testing

Job description

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.

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Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

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About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine CAR-T is an innovative treatment for blood cancer that harnesses the power of a patient’s own immune system. By genetically modifying the patient’s T-cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells, this advanced technology offers new hope to patients for whom other therapies have provided limited or no benefit. To support the expansion of CAR-T treatment capacity in Europe, we are looking for talented and motivated colleagues to join our CAR-T hub. The Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Group, a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting a QC CAR-T Investigation Coordinator based in Beerse, Belgium.

This position is part of the weekend team, working Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

As part of the QC team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily QC operations in close collaboration with supervisors, analysts, Production, Warehouse, and QA.
• Leading QC investigations and preparing final investigation reports based on thorough root cause analysis.
• You will define and implement corrective actions, monitor their effectiveness, and ensure timely execution and closure. For cross-departmental QC investigations, you will coordinate a multidisciplinary team and act as the QC representative.
• Developing and delivering training or awareness sessions within QC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance is required.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, flexibly, and accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional experience in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably within Quality Control, is an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to and practical experience with molecular and cell biology techniques, including PCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Cell Culture, and Mycoplasma testing, would be highly beneficial and is considered a preferred qualification.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€52.000,00 - €82.685,00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.