ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST SMMD

Associate Scientist SMMD limited J&J contract Job description • Responsible for the coordination and execution of the analytical work (method development, -validation, -transfer) to be done in support of assigned projects and tasks, with a primary focus on the relevant quality attributes of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s), drug products (DP’s) as well as raw materials/intermediates, and this using a variety of analytical techniques, such as Liquid chromatography, Gas chromatography, Titrations and KF water determinations.
• Manages multiple assigned projects and tasks, while establishing the right priorities in line with project/customer requirements and agreed timelines.
• Informs supervisor about potential technical/scientific challenges and risks, prioritization or resources conflicts.
• Reviews the scientific data and assists the AD-SMMD scientists in summarizing/interpreting the data and in drawing conclusions.
• Responsible for GMP documentation of generated data and protocol/report writing.
• Ensures that applicable guidelines, established operating procedures and safety regulations adhering to company work standards are being followed.
• Review, interpretation and reporting of the obtained analytical data.
• Works closely with the scientists of AD-SMMD and other partner departments to ensure fit for purpose analytical work and reporting.
Qualifications Education & experience • You hold a Master’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in chromatographic (UHPLC, HPLC, GC, Titrations and KF water determinations) method development and validation.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in GMP regulations and working in a GMP environment.
• Profound technical knowledge and proficiency of different (instrumental) analytical techniques, i.
., UHPLC/HPLC, GC, titration etc., including data handling systems, preferably Empower 3 and OpenLab.
• Knowledge and experience in analytical report writing using electronic document management systems.
• Previous experience with working in a global and/or matrix organization.
Experience in collaborating with external partners, e.
., contract research organizations, is considered a plus.
Competencies • Project management • Prudent risk-taking • Self-awareness & adaptability • Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take on responsibility for these experiments.
• Efficient, flexible and dynamic • Innovative mindset - Problem solver • Results and performance driven • Sense of urgency • Excellent communication skills (verbally and written) • Excellent English oral and written proficiency.
• You are able to work independently and within a team, but also inter-departmental while embracing cultural diversity