PrincipalSenior Scientist Chemical Engineering R&D
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Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at
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Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Chemical ResearchJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Beerse Antwerp BelgiumJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products as well as a provider of related services for the consumer pharmaceutical and medical devices markets. Growing on a diverse company culture celebrating the uniqueness of our employees committed to inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer our over 125000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer healthier happier lives.
We are seeking a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Chemical Process Engineering to join our growing Chemical Technology & Engineering group within Chemical Process Research & Development (CPRD). In this pivotal role you will be part of the development team responsible for the development of API manufacturing processes through lab-based experimental work combined with process modelling & data analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
API Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design optimize and scale-up processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Lab Experimental Work guided by modelling and statistics.
Data Analysis: Utilize PAT tools and modeling software embracing a data-driven attitude. Interest in programming and machine learning techniques to analyze data in an API context is valued.
Innovative Solutions: Foster innovation by scouting for new technologies and supporting digitalization efforts within R&D.
Automation: gain hands-on experience with lab automation including HTE equipment dispensers cobots and flow chemistry platforms.
Manufacturing Expertise: Gain deep knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality products. Support new product launches technology transfer and late-stage development.
Collaboration and Leadership: Lead initiatives in collaboration with external networks including academic institutions and contract research organizations while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Encourage a culture of inclusion and teamwork within multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications & skills:
Education: PhD or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline -eg Organic Chemistry- with a minimum of 4 years of industrial experience in API development or manufacturing. Hands-on experience combined with modelling expertise is preferred.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of chemical unit operations (reaction distillation crystallization solid separation drying) and familiarity with downscale principles and reaction engineering.
Innovation and Technology: Familiar with PAT tools or simulation software (e.g. Dynochem Aspen gProms); passionate about chemical and engineering technologies.
Data Skills: Experience with scientific programming or data science using languages such as Python R Julia or Matlab is considered an advantage.
Automation Skills: Experience or strong interest in laboratory automation within chemical R&Dsuch as solid and liquid handling systems online UPLC and roboticsis considered an asset. Familiarity with programming workflow development protocol validation and driver development (using Python C# ) is desirable but not mandatory. The selected candidate will have opportunities to develop and expand their automation expertise in this role.
Scientific Passion: A deep interest in scientific advancements in API manufacturing and a commitment to contributing to the progress of the pharmaceutical industry.
Team Collaboration: Strong social and communication skills with demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating within multi-functional teams in an international setting. Proficiency in English is required.
Our offer:
Contributing to our mission to continue to bring transformational new medicines to patients.
Being part of a motivated and experienced research team in an innovative working environment through mentoring programs e-university and on the job training we ensure your personal development in a global company.
A competitive salary on-site sport accommodations health/energy programs and other benefits for you and your family.
Flexible working hours (40 h/week) no fixed holiday planning with many holidays and possibility to work at home for non-laboratory related tasks.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more
