Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry — Beerse

Johnson Johnson; Beerse; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Continuous learning

Inclusive team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry in Beerse, Belgium. The role focuses on inventing and optimizing synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and safety experts to deliver scalable manufacturing processes.

The candidate will lead hands-on laboratory work, design and interpret experiments, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while supporting clinical trials and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Master's in Organic Chemistry or related field with 4+ years in process chemistry or a PhD with 2+ years.
• Strong foundation in organic chemistry and chemical process development.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inventing the best possible process and supporting the project through development stages.
• Provide strong scientific expertise and active laboratory work.
• Translate chemistry into scalable, robust, safe, and sustainable large‑scale manufacturing processes.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Process development

Laboratory work

Experimental design

Communication (oral/written)

multitasking and prioritization

Collaboration in teams

Safety and compliance

Education

Master's degree in Organic Chemistry or related field

PhD with 2+ years experience

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry in Beerse, Belgium. The role focuses on inventing and optimizing synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and safety experts to deliver scalable manufacturing processes.

The candidate will lead hands-on laboratory work, design and interpret experiments, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while supporting clinical trials and commercialization.