Associate Scientist QC Release & Stability // 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 Johnson & Johnson work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. We have more than 265 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 120,000 people.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is a global pharmaceutical 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. The Bern site, with its approx. 600 people of over 25 nationalities, acts as a center of expertise for development and manufacturing of innovative cell based viral- and bacterial vaccines and bacterial based therapeutic products.
The QC department is involved in the validation and transfer of various test methods as well as in performing routine release and stability tests for novel clinical phase materials. The analytical methods applied in-house range from Western Blot, Capillary Western analysis, WES, gel based methods, qPCR, RP-HPLC, SEC and Ion chromatography.
Main Responsibilities:
- Be compliant with general guidelines, procedures and processes in the QC in accordance with the internal rules. This includes all steps of the analysis under cGMP from the sample collection point to the release of the results by the authorized person.
- Perform timely and cost-effective testing of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs and monitoring
- Support quality investigations (writing assessments, collecting and evaluating of data etc.)
- Writing/Updating of technical reports and documents
- Perform laboratory duties to support department objectives
- Periodic review and evaluation of analytical assays (cGMP) according to given timelines if needed
- Support in planning activities if needed
- Support continuous improvement projects within QC in operational efficiency and GMP compliance
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 Johnson & Johnson work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. We have more than 265 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 120,000 people.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is a global pharmaceutical 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. The Bern site, with its approx. 600 people of over 25 nationalities, acts as a center of expertise for development and manufacturing of innovative cell based viral- and bacterial vaccines and bacterial based therapeutic products.
The QC department is involved in the validation and transfer of various test methods as well as in performing routine release and stability tests for novel clinical phase materials. The analytical methods applied in-house range from Western Blot, Capillary Western analysis, WES, gel based methods, qPCR, RP-HPLC, SEC and Ion chromatography.
Main Responsibilities:
- Be compliant with general guidelines, procedures and processes in the QC in accordance with the internal rules. This includes all steps of the analysis under cGMP from the sample collection point to the release of the results by the authorized person.
- Perform timely and cost-effective testing of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs and monitoring
- Support quality investigations (writing assessments, collecting and evaluating of data etc.)
- Writing/Updating of technical reports and documents
- Perform laboratory duties to support department objectives
- Periodic review and evaluation of analytical assays (cGMP) according to given timelines if needed
- Support in planning activities if needed
- Support continuous improvement projects within QC in operational efficiency and GMP compliance
- qualifications
Who we are looking for:
- University degree in natural sciences, applied sciences or equivalent
- Profound working understanding of laboratory operations and practices
- GMP knowledge is a major plus
- Hands-on experience with analytical technologies (e.g. HPLC, IC)
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Independent way of working, taking ownership of assigned tasks, delivers according to agreed timelines
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Your team spirit allows you to integrate easily into an existing team
- Good communication in German and English, written and spoken
This job based in Bern, Switzerland will initially be limited to 12 months. If you are interested in working with a global leading pharmaceutical company in a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative environment, then send us your application today. Or give us a call if you have any questions!
