Assistant Scientist Bacterial Vaccines | BSc, MSc | Leiden (NL)

Location: Netherlands

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The Company

Janssen Vaccines is committed to developing first-in-class or best-in-class vaccines for some of the world’s most life-threatening infectious diseases. We have built a dedicated, world-class, multi-functional team across a variety of disciplines to develop a promising vaccines pipeline. In Leiden, we have a workforce of 700 scientists and support staff, 45% of our employees has a nationality other than Dutch with over 20 nationalities represented. We partner with many of the world’s leading experts, academic and clinical institutions and other pharmaceutical companies for the development of vaccines against, for example, Ebola and HIV.

In our organization entrepreneurial people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points. In order to strengthen our team we are continuously looking for enthusiastic, talented people who have the ambition to develop themselves and can be of value to Janssen Vaccines.

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Scientist to evaluate the immunogenicity and efficacy of potential vaccine candidates. In addition, the role also involves non-laboratory responsibilities providing support across the Bacterial Vaccines Department on documentation and training.

Responsibilities

The focus in the laboratory (expected to be ~75% of the time) will be on bacteriology and immunological techniques such as bacterial culture, ELISA, and functional antibody assays such as neutralizing, serum bactericidal and opsonophagocytic assays. Work will be performed under supervision of a Scientist. Work will be performed at BSL2 (vaccination may be required). The Assistant Scientist will be responsible for the performance of assays and analysis of results.

The non-laboratory responsibilities (expected to be ~25% of the time) will involve review and archiving of documents, organizing and updating databases, and writing new procedures. Work will be performed under the supervision of a Senior Scientist.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree (BSc/MSc) in a relevant discipline such as biology, life sciences, or related fields or HLO.
• Previous experience working with bacteria and/or immunological methods (e.g. bacterial culture, ELISA, OPKA or SBA) is preferable.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical environment, particularly within a regulated environment, is advantageous.
• Good skills in documentation and time management are required.

Are you interested and do want to apply for this role, please fill out your application via the apply button below and contact Cees Roffelsen.