Associate scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Lead Evaluation & Cell Pharmacology (LECP) department, at the discovery site located in Beerse. As an experienced scientist you operate in a team of molecular and cellular biologists, focusing on assay development using cellular and molecular techniques and multi-dimensional high content imaging. You will be expected to contribute hands-on work in the lab under the supervision of the project leader.

belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden The focus of your work will be to develop and run assays to unravel the mechanism of action of compounds, and to profile and further characterize the best lead compounds in specific projects. Depending on the needs and the stages of the projects in the portfolio, you will be working on multiple aspects of the projects. You will also be involved in the validation and implementation of molecular and cellular biology-related technology platforms.

Your activities may include viral transfection work & therefore may partly be performed in a BSL2+ laboratory. The qualified scientist needs to independently plan and execute experiments, to follow protocols, to document data in detailed lab reports (ELN system) according to departmental standards, to troubleshoot problems, and to interpret data and communicate results. kwalificatie  B. Sc. or M.Sc.

in Biological Sciences or equivalent industry experience  Experience in cell culture work, assay development and high content imaging is a must.  Experience and interest in the scientific and technical aspects of cell biology and molecular biology is a plus.  Meticulous attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills.  Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines  Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills to maintain communication across functional groups and requestors (Dutch & English).

 Flexible mindset and ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities  You are willing and capable of working independently and on several projects at the same time with a problem-solving attitude.  You can operate in a team setting within a multicultural environment and interact with people at all levels within the organization. accordion.benefits Marktconform loon, maaltijdcheques van €10/gewerkte dag, ADV-dagen VG458/BUOSAP werken bij johnson & johnson At Johnson & Johnson,  we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a  world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,  where treatments are smarter 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.