Pharma Manufacturing Operator - Entry-Level, Shift Roles

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leiden; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Operator to join the Leiden Operations team. You will execute defined tasks, follow SOPs and GMP, and support internal teams to keep processes accurate, timely, and compliant.

This entry-level role operates on a shift roster and requires a B1 level in Dutch or English, with training on SOPs and quality systems. The work focuses on producing high-quality pharmaceutical products in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Relevant MBO-2 diploma with at least 18 months’ meaningful experience, or a non-relevant MBO-2 diploma with at least 3 years’ meaningful experience.
• Language: B1 level in Dutch or English.
• Systems: Basic MS Office skills and entry-level familiarity with business applications; able to document activities accurately.
• Compliance & technical knowledge: Follow SOPs and GMP and support processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Implement production and administrative tasks by following SOPs and GMP to meet production targets under direct supervision.
• Document day-to-day activities, record gaps, and raise concerns to leaders to protect quality, schedule, and compliance.
• Adhere to the Code of Business Conduct and company policies while upholding Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
• Maintain professional, efficient, and discreet communication and use independent judgement to support team needs.

Skills

Administrative Support

Agile Manufacturing

Data Analytics

Process Optimization

Regulatory Compliance

Education

MBO-2 Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Operator to join the Leiden Operations team. You will execute defined tasks, follow SOPs and GMP, and support internal teams to keep processes accurate, timely, and compliant.

This entry-level role operates on a shift roster and requires a B1 level in Dutch or English, with training on SOPs and quality systems. The work focuses on producing high-quality pharmaceutical products in a compliant environment.