Our partner Johnson & Johnson in Leiden is looking for Associate Scientist - Bacterial Cell Banking.
Introduction:
Johnson & Johnson, a leading player in the pharmaceutical sector, is committed to driving impactful innovation in global health. The organisation is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing, and promotion of vaccines and antibodies to combat infectious diseases on a global scale. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, our dynamic culture places innovation and a proactive approach at its core. To bolster their team, we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our ambition for self-development and contributing to our mission.
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting a full-time Associate Scientist specialising in Bacterial Cell Banking (m/f) to join our esteemed organisation, working within the Bacterial Vaccines department. As a key contributor, you will play a crucial role in the discovery and early development of innovative vaccines for bacterial infectious diseases, addressing significant medical needs such as bacteremia (sepsis) and nosocomial infections.
Responsibilities:
- Lab Head Cell Bank Laboratory: Lead the cell bank laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Experimental Planning and Preparation: Strategize and prepare for experimental activities related to microbial culture and assays.
- Cell Bank Production and Characterisation: Oversee the production, characterisation, and documentation of pre-GMP cell banks for vaccine or reference antigen production strains.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyse and interpret experimental data, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Documentation in Electronic Laboratory Notebook and Reports: Maintain meticulous documentation, including traceability, in electronic laboratory notebooks and reports.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage in effective cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Education:
MSc or Bachelor's level in a relevant discipline such as microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the Life Science industry or relevant internships.
- Proficient in bacterial culture activities at biosafety levels 1 and 2, including genetically modified organisms.
- Experience in microbial phenotyping, genotyping, and antigen expression assays.
- Familiarity with MS Office, DNA analysis software, sample databases, and similar tools.
- Team player with strong collaborative skills.
- Effective cross-functional communication abilities.
- High affinity for laboratory work.
- Organised, methodical, and conscientious approach.
- Safety mindset.
- Language skills: English (mandatory).
Benefits
- Long term position, start via Oxford Global Resources
- Salary indication: €3400 - 5000 gross p/m
- 40 hours per week, part-time is discussable
- Region: Leiden
- Vacaturenummer: 23866
