Sr Assoc Scientist Qc Release

**“Caring for the worldone person at a time”** inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. This culture of caring is the focus of our corporate philosophy, that is anchored in the internationally applicable **Credo**. 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** in Bern (Switzerland) belongs to the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Janssen is an organization of over 30,000 professionals working passionately to prevent, treat, cure and stop some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. In Bern, about 300 people of over 20 nationalities work together with the wider Janssen organization and partners on the development, manufacturing and analytical testing of novel vaccines and bacteria-based pharmaceutical products. We are committed to bring meaningful innovation to global health by combating major threats to the health of people worldwide.

For our site in Bern we are looking for a highly committed

**Sr Associate Scientist Release & Stability**

**Purpose of the Position**

The QC department is involved in the validation and transfer of various test methods as well as in performing of routine release and stability tests for novel clinical and commercial materials. The chemical and biochemical methods applied in-house range from Western Blot, ELISA, gel based methods, RP-HPLC, SEC- and Ion chromatography.

**Tasks**:

- Coordinate, execute and support any activities required to allow analysis of release, stability, validation, and environmental monitoring samples according to company and GMP guidelines
- Support effective planning of workload for the team to ensure support tasks are completed in a timely, compliant a cost-effective manner
- Support and assure maintenance, care and GMP-compliant handling of the devices and technical aids used in the QC
- Write scientifically sound technical documents and reports
- Support management in defining budget and managing resources
- Drive continuous improvement projects within Quality Control in operational efficiency and GMP compliance
- Create and process lab events, investigations, change controls and CAPA including writing, execution and review of related documents
- Help to build a strong team to expand, strengthen and the maintain the current knowledge base and expertise within QC to reflect changing business needs
- Ensure the timely and cost-effective execution of QC related projects (e.g. method validations, transfers) including writing, execution and review of related plans, protocols and reports.
- Provide support to analytical development, process development, and other stakeholders when the need arises

**Qualifications**
- PhD level in chemistry, biology natural sciences, or equivalent working experience
- A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in Pharma, Biotech or Vaccine industry
- Experience in method validations and verifications and equipment qualification
- Profound working understanding of laboratory operations and practices
- Profound knowhow in chemical and biochemical assays
- Laboratory experience in a cGMP regulated environment
- Proactive attitude, challenging the status quo, team player, team builder
- Must be well organized, a self-starter, results oriented individual with the ability to multitask in a fast paced team environment with attention to detail and good documentation practice
- Excellent writing skills for scientifically sound technical documents, instructions, protocols and reports.
- Advanced IT skills
- Good verbal and written skills in English and German

**Primary Location**
Switzerland-Berne-Bern
- **Organization**
Janssen Vaccines AG (8851)

**Job Function**
R&D

**Requisition ID**
2206034722W