Staff Scientist – Microbiology & Sterility Assurance

8358-AMO Groningen B.V. Legal Entity; Groningen; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a Staff Scientist in Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA) to lead end-to-end microbiological quality strategies. The role focuses on sterility assurance, validation, and regulatory support across global sites, with emphasis on aseptic processing and environmental controls.

This position requires collaboration with R&D, QA and Regulatory Affairs, and involves on-site manufacturing interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in medical device/pharma GMP/ISO environments.
• Experience with sterility assurance, microbiology methods and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end microbiological quality and sterility assurance activities.
• Oversee validation, transfers and regulatory support for sterile products.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA and regulatory teams across global sites.

Skills

Microbiology

Sterilization

GMP

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Engineering/Biology

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Excel

Analytical software

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a Staff Scientist in Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA) to lead end-to-end microbiological quality strategies. The role focuses on sterility assurance, validation, and regulatory support across global sites, with emphasis on aseptic processing and environmental controls.

This position requires collaboration with R&D, QA and Regulatory Affairs, and involves on-site manufacturing interactions.