Internship - Next Generation Sequencing

Randstad; Leiden; On-site; EUR 7,100 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from QC specialists

Leiden site location

International, collaborative team

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden invites a Master’s or WO student to join the Quality Control Centre of Excellence for an internship focused on Next-Generation Sequencing. You will bridge wet-lab work with data analysis under mentorship from QC specialists, contributing to methods for detecting viral contaminants in biological medicines.

This 6+ month program offers hands-on training, English-language communication, and exposure to world-leading healthcare science in a collaborative, international

Qualifications

• WO Bachelor's or Master’s in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Virology, or a related field
• Practical lab experience in molecular biology (DNA/RNA techniques)
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Willing to work in Leiden
• Available for 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting molecular biology experiments in the laboratory
• Analyzing sequencing datasets and designing follow-up experiments
• Reviewing literature to identify novel methods and insights
• Maintaining accurate documentation of procedures and results
• Developing internal training materials for the team
• Writing your thesis (if applicable) aligning with university program

Skills

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Lab techniques

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Virology, or related field

Tools

NGS data analysis

Job description

Are you a Master’s or university (WO) student fascinated by cutting‑edge molecular biology, bioinformatics, and virus detection? Do you want to gain hands‑on experience inside the lab of a global healthcare leader and contribute to the safety of life‑saving medicines? Read on to know more!

what we offer

• €750 gross per month based on 40 hours
• Develop your scientific and professional skills
• Experience at a world‑leading healthcare company
• Daily mentorship from experienced QC specialists
• Available for at least 6 months
• Science Park in Leiden

who are you

For the internship Next Generation Sequencing you must meet the following requirements:

• WO Bachelor's or Master’s in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Virology, or a related field
• Practical lab experience in molecular biology (DNA/RNA techniques)
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Willing to work in Leiden
• Availabe for 40 hours per week

what will you do

You will join the Quality Control (QC) department, specifically the Centre of Excellence for Adventitious Virus Assay (AVA) and Mycoplasma testing. This team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the quality, safety, and efficacy of biological medicines before they reach patients around the world. The department fosters a culture of ongoing learning, innovation, and scientific rigor.

As an intern, you will contribute directly to a high‑impact project: optimizing a method to detect viral contaminants in the production of biological medicines using Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS). You will bridge wet‑lab experimentation with data analysis.

Your daily activities include:

• Planning and conducting molecular biology experiments in the laboratory
• Analyzing sequencing datasets and designing follow‑up experiments based on your findings
• Reviewing relevant scientific literature to identify novel methods, approaches, and insights
• Maintaining accurate, compliant documentation of all experimental procedures, results, deviations
• Developing internal training materials to share your knowledge with the team
• Writing your thesis (if applicable, in alignment with your university program)

where will you work

At Johnson & Johnson, we turn cutting‑edge science into life‑saving treatments. You will join the Quality Control (QC) Centre of Excellence at our state‑of‑the‑art site in Leiden. Here, you’ll work within an open, international team dedicated to safeguarding medicine quality and driving lab innovation.

• Contribute to life‑saving medicines at a world‑leading healthcare pioneer
• Grow fast with hands‑on mentorship and training
• Work with cutting‑edge lab technologies every day