Senior Scientist - Bioconjugation & ADC Design

Johnson & Johnson; Beerse; Sur place; EUR 76 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a researcher in Beerse, Belgium, focusing on discovery and pre-clinical development within Chemical Research. The role centers on organic chemistry, bioconjugation, and ADC design to advance next‑generation therapeutics.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced analytical techniques and collaborating across sites to deliver innovative medicines while communicating findings in English.

Qualifications

• PhD, postdoctoral, or equivalent by research and development experience in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in enzyme-based conjugation technologies and site-specific protein modification.
• Strong understanding of ADC design principles, including antibodies, linkers, payloads, and conjugation strategies.
• Experience with protein characterization and related analytical techniques such as LC-MS, HPLC, SEC, peptide mapping, or related methods.
• Proficient in enzyme screening and engineering technologies for discovery and optimization of bioconjugation reactions.
• Ability to develop internal and external network of contacts and collaborators across functions, sites, and scientific disciplines.
• Proven track record of scientific excellence and successful research supported by peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing.

Connaissances

Biocatalysis

Enzyme engineering

Conjugation technologies

ADC design principles

Protein characterization

Analytical techniques

English fluency

Collaboration

Scientific communication

Formation

PhD/Postdoctoral or equivalent in organic chemistry/biochemistry/biology

Outils

LC-MS

HPLC

Description du poste

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a researcher in Beerse, Belgium, focusing on discovery and pre-clinical development within Chemical Research. The role centers on organic chemistry, bioconjugation, and ADC design to advance next‑generation therapeutics.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced analytical techniques and collaborating across sites to deliver innovative medicines while communicating findings in English.