Associate Scientist Analytical Development // Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. We have more than 260 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 134,000 people. Our worldwide headquarters is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

Janssen Vaccines AG, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing meaningful innovation to global health. We do this by discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing products that combat major threats to the health of people worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

The Analytical Development (AD) Department is developing, transferring and validating various release, stability and product characterization test methods. It performs API characterization, comparability and stability studies, provides analytical support for process development activities and manages reference materials.

The scope of this AD (Associate) Scientist position is to support the existing Chemistry & Biophysics team in various areas of activities, ranging from assay development and qualification in the lab, to writing test instructions and qualification plans and reports, to planning of transfer/validation and training activities.

• To perform and/or optimize chemical and biochemical methods using mainly RP-HPLC, HPLC-SEC, SEC-MALS, IC-PAD, IC-CD, GC-MS, LC-MS and CE. Target analytes include small molecules as well as proteins with posttranslational modifications, from sample preparation to analysis and data treatment
• To improve existing test methods and propose/perform experiments for characterization/comparability studies
• To write/update analytical test instructions and reports for the method in scope
• Writing of development, qualification and validation plans and reports
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and operation of analytical and other instruments
• To perform assigned scientific experiments with low level of supervision
• Active collaboration and interaction with various team leaders, scientists and laboratory technicians and across departments

Who we are looking for

• Minimal MSc level in Biochemistry or Chemistry, or comparable experience in bioanalytical field
• Scientific background with an analytical mindset for analysis, interpretation and reporting of results
• Good time management and accurate work ethics to carefully document performed experiments
• Excellent writing skills for scientifically sound technical documents
• Pro-active and independent way of working and taking ownership of assigned tasks, planned individually or with supervision, and delivered according to agreed timelines
• Your team spirit allows you to integrate easily into an existing team
• Hands on experience with HPLC / UPLC systems is an asset
• Experience with GMP is an asset
• Fluency in English
• German is an asset

This role based in Bern, Switzerland will initially be limited to approx. 12 months. If you are interested in working for a global leading health care company in a challenging role, then send us your application in English today. Or give us a call if you have any questions!