functieomschrijving


  • 08 oktober 2025
  • vacaturenummer: 9191947
  • 08 oktober 2025
  • vacaturenummer: 9191947

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure diseases inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Lab technician, Advanced Therapeutics, Analytical Development, located in Leiden, The Netherlands.
 

Department The Quality Control Development (QCD) group within the Analytical Development (AD) Department of the Advanced Therapeutics AD sector of J&J Innovative medicine.


The QCD Labs group focuses on supporting production and laboratory activities with:

  • Inspection, release and change management of incoming production raw materials and laboratory chemicals.
  • Sample and Material receipt, handling, storage and forwarding.
  • Maintaining controlled state of production clean room and production utilities by environmental and utility monitoring programs.
  • Coordination of Release and Stability testing and Outsourcing Coordination.
  • Internal release and stability testing including culturing of cells.
  • Ensuring the availability and maintenance of qualified equipment used in the laboratories.

  Job description Based on formation plan and the needs within the QCD Labs organization, we are looking for a motivated Lab technician who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment.


Main tasks for the Release and Stability team include, but is not limited to:

  • Release and Stability testing of GMP/TOX and clinical batches for Advanced Therapeutics products.
  • Execution of Assay qualifications on the GMP laboratories.
  • Performing assays on a routine basis with a ‘first time right attitude’.
  • Experience with analytical and or biological assays like UPLC/HPLC, ELISA and PCR.
  • Ensuring that a high level of Quality is maintained, by working precisely and with the expected quality.
  • Accurate completion of documentation such as assay run sheets (ARS), digital ARS documents, laboratory notebooks and equipment logbooks.
  • Support Process Development testing at Development Department.
  • Culturing of cells (e.g. A549, HEK293), including passaging and seeding of cells.
  • Write and update various documents (e.g. test instructions, work instructions and equipment instructions).

Functie-eisen

  • MBO (or HBO) level in a life science study.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment
  • Good communication skills in (Dutch and) English, written and verbally.
  • Affinity with execution of assays under a GMP quality system is a strong advantage.
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, routine proficiency in data analysis
  • GMP certificate
  • Experienced with laboratory management systems.

Competenties

  • Developed interpersonal skills and able to build strong relationships.
  • Flexible and accurate.
  • You are motivated and have a positive can-do mentality.

Two interview stages via Teams:

  1. First with hiring manager and a colleague.
  2. Second with another colleague.

Shortlisting Friday Morning

Notice period: Ideally less than 2 months; 1 month is acceptable.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

  • Duration: 1-year contractor role with potential for extension.
  • Working model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
  • One-year contract with the intention to offer a permanent contract afterward.
  • Discount on the collective health insurance plan via Zilveren Kruis.
  • Access to the Yacht network of companies and industry specialists.
  • Generous referral program – up to €1,500.
  • Attractive pension scheme (STIPP).
  • 8.33% holiday allowance.
  • Commuting reimbursement – €0.23 per kilometer up to 26km one way.
  • Soft skills coaching – you’ll be assigned a coach (if desired) from your professional field to spar with and guide you. Additionally, you’ll have a dedicated Yacht contact person to help shape your career ambitions and create a development plan together

Bedrijfsinformatie

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where sophisticated diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are more inquisitive and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity.

YACHT Life sciences

Yacht is a leading Dutch recruitment and secondment agency that connects highly skilled professionals with forward-thinking organizations. As part of Randstad Group Netherlands,Yacht Life Sciences, is a leading talent partner in the Dutch Life Sciences, Pharma, and Biotech sectors. Yacht connects ambitious professionals with impactful roles at top organizations such as Astellas, Danone, Philips, and Johnson & Johnson.

Operating in one of the fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands, Yacht Life Sciences offers both project-based assignments and permanent positions that contribute to the development of medical devices, therapies, and medications aimed at improving global health.

Professionals working with Yacht benefit from:

  • Access to a strong network of industry experts and innovative companies.
  • Opportunities to participate in R&D projects, clinical studies, and quality & regulatory initiatives.
  • Continuous development through training, courses, and knowledge-sharing events.
  • A personalized career path shaped by your ambitions and supported by dedicated coaches and consultants.

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Contactinformatie

Voor meer informatie neem contact op met Nicole Miggels 06-13897074

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contact

Anastassia Blechko
anastassia.blechko@yacht.nl
06-53941731