Equipment Life Cycle Management & Automation Specialist

Johnson Johnson; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an Equipment Life Cycle Management & Automation Specialist for a 12-month contract in Leiden. The role offers 40 or 32 hours per week and focuses on extending equipment life cycles and enabling automation across lab systems.

You will join the Lab Operation ELM team, support equipment introductions and decommissioning, and collaborate with the Automation team on software apps like Empower, Chromeleon, Unifi and ICE3, while ensuring data integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences or equivalent.
• Affinity with laboratory data acquisition and processing software; use of database systems; visual reporting considered a plus.
• Knowledge of GMP Quality systems.
• Written and spoken English; Dutch desirable.
• Planning skills and ability to prioritize multiple commitments.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Proactive, independent, takes action when there is a problem.
• Hands-on lab experience with HPLC/CE or similar analytical systems is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Lab Operation ELM team.
• Support introduction of new Equipment and lifecycle maintenance.
• Support Lab operation Automation team focusing on Empower, Chromeleon, Unifi, ICE3.
• Support NPIs and base business when urgent challenges arise and provide creative solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive

Independent work

Waters Empower

Laboratory data acquisition

Education

Bachelor in Life Sciences

Bachelor in Computer Sciences

Tools

Waters Empower

Chromeleon

Unifi

ICE3

Job description

Role: Equipment Life Cycle Management & Automation Specialist

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 or 32

Imagine your next project as an Equipment Life Cycle Management & Automation Specialist at Johnson & Johnson IM, which will provide you a wonderful opportunity!

DPDS TDS AD is a Research and Development department built on several pillars. The pillars are divided based on therapeutic areas and specific techniques. All pillars are supported by the Lab Operation pillar. The ELM team is part of this Lab Operations pillar.

An Equipment Life Cycle Management (ELM) & Automation Specialist needs to be recruited: The department is in need of additional support to maintain the ELM. The department is growing same as the amount of Equipment. Support is required for different aspects during ELM, think of introduction, decommissioning and documentation. Next to this the need of automation support on Lab Systems is growing as well. The quality of data management, systems processes, and standards (leverage on existing and implement new technologies) need to be supported and need to be improved continuously. Lab systems vary from (standalone) analytical equipment to complex global platform projects and future new paperless opportunities. Data Integrity is very important, therefore user requirements of (current and new) systems need to be translated into technical specifications and systems need to follow the set DI standards.

roles and responsibilities.

• In this role you will be part of the Lab Operation ELM team.
• Focus on supporting the introduction of new Equipment and maintain the life cycle of the equipment.
• Support the Lab operation Automation team focusing on multiple software applications, mainly Empower, but also Chromeleon, Unifi, ICE3.
• Support NPI’s and base business when urgent challenges arise and provide creative solutions to enable solutions.

how to succeed.

• Bachelor in Life Sciences or Computer Sciences or equivalent.
• Affinity with (laboratory) data acquisition and processing software, use of database systems (and visual reporting considered as a plus).
• Knowledge and use of GMP Quality systems.
• Interpersonal skills engaged in contact with personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Written and oral communication skills in English. Dutch is desirable.
• Planning skills, ability to prioritize multiple commitments.
• Analytical thinking and (technical) problem solving.
• Pro Active, works independently, takes actions in case there is a problem.
• Technical skills: Waters Empower (chromatography data system) — Strongly preferred.
• Technical skills: Affinity with (laboratory) data acquisition and processing software, use of database systems (and visual reporting considered as a plus).
• Technical skills: Communication & stakeholder management — Required (effective liaison with stakeholders).
• Nice to have: Hands‑on lab experience operating HPLC/CE/cSDS or similar analytical systems.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for at least 1 Year

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.