Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Chemical Process Engineering (onsite)

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Chemical Research

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets.

Growing on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, committed to inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer, our over 125,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist Chemical Process Engineering to join our growing Chemical Technology & Engineering group within Chemical Process Research & Development (CPRD).

In this pivotal role, you will part of the development team, responsible for the scale-up, optimization, and development of API manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality throughout all stages of production.

You will also be part of the digital transformation of the Synthetics Development team.

Key Responsibilities:


* API Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprising organic chemists, HTE experts, process safety engineers, and pilot plant engineers to develop, scale-up, and optimize processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).


* Manufacturing Expertise: Cultivate an in-depth understanding of our manufacturing processes, ensuring the production of high-quality products.

Engage in new product introductions, technology transfer, and late-stage development.


* Innovative Solutions: Foster innovation by scouting for new technologies (e.g., membrane and flow chemistry) and supporting digitalization efforts within R&D.

Leverage advanced tools such as Bayesian optimization and automation techniques to improve process efficiency.


* Automation: experience with lab automation (HTE equipments such as solid and liquid dispensers, cobots, flow chemistry platforms,...)


* Data Analysis: Utilize PAT tools and modeling software, embracing a data-driven attitude.

Gain proficiency in programming and machine learning techniques to analyze large sets of data in an API context.


* Collaboration and Leadership: Lead initiatives in collaboration with exte...