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J& J Innovative Medicine in Leiden is recruiting for the position of Analyst in Quality Control, based in Leiden.

Leiden QC laboratories are responsible for release and stability testing of lentivirus produced at the various production sites of J& J. The position is open within the MOI team, where the lentivirus is tested on CAR-T% (flow cytometry), vector copy number (qPCR) and IFNg (ELISA).

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Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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You will be responsible for:

• Handling deviations, acting as the lead investigator for non-conformances, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions.
• Creating, reviewing, and updating lab documentation and new product introduction (NPI) supporting documents.
• Providing technical support to the lab and sharing insights within local/global teams to enhance processes.
• Applying advanced technical expertise across various assays, including training and mentoring colleagues as needed.
• Acting as a backup for the technical specialist and serving as a technical system owner for analytical equipment.
• Leading continuous improvement projects while ensuring compliance with EHSS regulations, GMP standards, and Lean principles.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field, with at least 3 years of validated experience in Quality Control.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical QC testing, especially in biologics and vaccines.
• Expertise in methods such as cell culture separations, qPCR, and flow cytometry; experience in complex assay training is a plus; qualified as TTT (train the trainer) is a must.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and cGMP principles (FDA, EU, etc.).Demonstrated organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a good grasp of Process Excellence and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience as Subject Matter Expert during audits and inspections.
• Experience in leading and driving continuous improvement projects.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, combined with a quality-focused attitude.

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to providing a hiring process that is thorough, transparent, and fair. The process starts with a careful review of your CV, and if selected, this is followed by an initial conversation with a member of our recruitment team. If you move forward at this stage, you will participate in interviews with at least two hiring managers across two separate sessions. While the interview process may evolve at times, our recruitment team will ensure that you are kept informed and will work diligently to manage timelines and expectations clearly. After a hiring decision has been made, successful candidates will need to complete the necessary country-specific due diligence.

Finally, we genuinely value your feedback and will invite you to complete a brief survey at the end of the process to help us improve our practices. Thank you for considering a career with us; we appreciate your interest!

Join us in shaping the future together, apply now and take the next step in your career with us! #RPOAMS