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Associate Scientist MSAT AT

Johnson & Johnson.com

44k - 69k EUR/year

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NL019 SASSENHEIM, Netherlands

Full Time

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

The Associate Scientist MSAT Advanced Therapies is responsible for supporting Life cycle management, technology transfer and/or technology implementation projects. The Associate Scientist MSAT Advanced Therapies acts as Subject Matter Expert in USP and/or DSP for commercial manufacturing of lentiviral vectors and communicates with different stakeholder departments.

Responsabilities:

  • Contribute to LCM/New Technology Introduction for the Site
  • Support Life Cycle Management projects
  • Support introduction of new technologies and digitalization projects
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert in USP and/or DSP for commercial manufacturing of pharmaceutical proteins and vaccines
  • Define (process) validation strategies.
  • Write and review (process) validation protocols and reports
  • Responsible that validation studies are executed conform site standards and Johnson & Johnson guidelines and meet the quality requirements
  • Ensure integration of the global standards into local production processes
  • Act as primary interface between the Leiden site Operations, Quality, BTDS departments and the MSAT organization
  • Capable of supporting complex investigations and risk assessments
  • Defining and implementing process improvements
  • Act as SME during internal and external audits and inspections
  • Represent Sassenheim MSAT in global project teams

Qualifications And Skills:

  • 2+ years of relevant experience and BS degree or equivalent OR advanced degree MS/MBA/Ph.D. or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of and experience in a scientific or technical core area. Building knowledge and expertise in other technical and business disciplines.
  • Affinity with process (analytical) technology and digitalization of manufacturing
  • Delivers local small projects, regional project work streams or departmental programs successfully under supervision. Selects applicable engineering/scientific tactics.
  • Proposes project and/or program goals and tactics. Assists in defining objectives to achieve targets on a team and/or individual level.
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate in business and technical terms with equal effectiveness
  • Skills in communication, planning, documentation practices, risk management, root cause problem solving and knowledge management.
  • Works independently within scope, receiving general guidance.
  • BSc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. An Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) is considered a plus.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

What We Offer:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 43 600 to 69 000 EUR on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

J&J Innovative Medicine in Sassenheim, the Netherlands, is a leading site for commercial & clinical manufacturing in the dynamic business of Biotherapeutics and Advance Therapeutic Medicinal Products. We combine our proven strengths with innovation to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. At J&J Innovative Medicine, enthusiastic people are working together in a dynamic culture where innovation and driven mentality are common good. We are proud of our Credo values and our diverse environment and contribute to the highest safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The site and portfolio are growing rapidly which transforms the way we support our patients. Together, we strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past. Passionate about our mission? Join our team. Make your mark!

Your development is key to us, and we consider it our day-to-day responsibility. We believe we can make a difference together and take your career seriously. Through on-the-job and development trainings, assignment to projects and programs, we are committed to your personal and professional growth. Via multiple employee benefits, our company offers support for you and your family now and in the future.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Associate Scientist MSAT AT

Office

NL019 SASSENHEIM, Netherlands

Full Time

44k - 69k EUR/year

October 10, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson

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