Young Master Graduate

Pauwels Consulting; Beerse; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Scientific ownership

World-class environment

Clear growth path

Challenging projects

Networking events

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson Beerse site seeks a Reference Standard Owner to manage the full lifecycle of assigned reference standards within GMP. You ensure qualification, requalification, and documentation, acting as a key coordinator between analytical labs, quality stakeholders and project teams.

You will define qualification strategies, issue CoAs, manage storage and retest intervals, and drive deviation investigations while contributing to process improvements with a strong quality mindset.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related scientific field.
• Strong chromatography skills: LC, UPLC, GC, GC-headspace.
• Wet chemistry knowledge: titrations and related techniques.
• Spectrometry basics: LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR.
• Analytical mindset with a sharp eye for detail and quality.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Clear communicator — written and verbal, in English.
• Structured, ownership-driven and genuinely quality-minded.

Responsabilités

• Define and manage the qualification strategy for assigned reference standards; set up protocols and coordinate testing.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis and register them in the reference standard management system.
• Assess requalification results and determine storage conditions and retest periods.
• Bridge internal labs, external testing partners and quality stakeholders; keep timelines on track.
• Lead or contribute to deviation investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to process improvements and challenge the status quo within a quality-focused team.

Connaissances

Advanced chromatography

Wet chemistry

Mass spectrometry

NMR basics

Analytical mindset

Urgency & prioritization

English communication

Ownership & accountability

Formation

Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related field

Outils

TrackWise

Reference standard management system

Description du poste

Reference Standard Owner | J\&J Beerse | Pauwels Consulting

At Johnson & Johnson Beerse - one of the world's leading pharmaceutical innovators - a dedicated team manages reference standards for small molecule drug products. These standards are the backbone of analytical quality control: without them, no product leaves the site. You'll step into a role with real scientific ownership, working in a GMP environment where precision matters and your contribution is visible from day one.

Responsibilities

Your Role

As a Reference Standard Owner, you are responsible for the full lifecycle management of assigned reference standards. You ensure that qualification and requalification activities are executed on time, in compliance with GMP requirements and according to the highest quality standards. You act as a key coordinator between analytical laboratories, quality stakeholders and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the qualification strategy for assigned reference standards. Set up protocols, coordinate analytical testing and certify materials on time.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and register them in the reference standard management system. Own the full documentation lifecycle.
• Assess requalification results and determine appropriate storage conditions and retest periods according to approved protocols.
• Bridge internal labs, external testing partners and quality stakeholders. Keep all parties aligned and timelines on track.
• Lead or contribute to deviation investigations. Document events in TrackWise and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to process improvement projects. Proactively challenge the status quo in a team that values scientific excellence.

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or a related scientific field
• Strong chromatography skills: LC, UPLC, GC, GC-headspace
• Wet chemistry knowledge: titrations and related techniques
• Spectrometry basics: LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR
• Analytical mindset with a sharp eye for detail and quality
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize under pressure
• Clear communicator — written and verbal, in English
• Structured, ownership-driven and genuinely quality-minded

What We Offer

• Real scientific ownership from day one - you manage your own reference standards, with real accountability
• A world-class environment: learn from experienced analytical and quality professionals at one of pharma's global innovation hubs
• A clear growth path towards senior scientific or quality leadership roles within GMP

Offer

• Uitdagende projecten in lijn met jouw interesses en talenten
• Persoonlijke opvolging en open communicatie zowel voor als na indiensttreding
• Mogelijkheid tot het volgen van extra opleidingen
• Inspirerende netwerkevents en legendarische afterwork drinks
• Sterk netwerk van toonaangevende klanten
• Expertise binnen IT, Engineering en Life Sciences
• Een vliegende start voor elke junior, verdere groei en kennisdeling voor onze seniors
• Challenging projects based on your interests and skills
• Personal follow-up and clear, transparent communication both before and after commencement of employment
• Possibility to follow extra training
• Inspiring network events and legendary after work drinks
• Strong network of industry leading clients
• Expertise within IT, Engineering and Life Sciences
• A flying start for every junior, growth opportunities and possibility to share gathered knowledge for more senior employees
• Un package salarial attractif avec de nombreux avantages extra-légaux
• Un suivi clair et personnalisé, une communication transparente autant durant la période de recrutement qu’une fois l’entrée effective en poste
• La possibilité de suivre des formations
• Divers événement vous permettant de développer votre réseau et des afterwork drinks légendaires
• Un réseau puissant de clients, leaders dans leur domaine
• Une expertise dans les domaines de l’informatique, de l’ingénierie et des sciences de la vie
• Un tremplin vers une évolution rapide pour les juniors et la possibilité de partager des connaissances acquises pour nos employés plus seniors