Scientist R&D

Scientist R&D Interventional Oncology (INTO)

Location: Beerse

Working mode: On-site

Duration: 12 months

Hours: Full-time hours, 40 hours per week

Imagine your next project playing a key role in the evaluation and understanding of new drug concepts within exploratory immuno-oncology, driving the next healthcare breakthrough in a high-performing, dynamic team.

The scientist is part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in exploratory immuno-oncology, playing a key role in the evaluation and understanding of new drug concepts. The scientist is responsible for the execution of lab-based experiments to support the validation of targets and preclinical drug discovery projects. In detail, responsibilities include designing, implementing, monitoring and analysing in vitro experimental work. This position requires hands-on expertise in multiple immunological techniques including ELISA/MSD/Luminex and experience with sterile cell culture and manipulation. Furthermore, the scientist is responsible for the independent execution of experiments, analysis of results and graphical data representation.

roles and responsibilities

• Perform 65% experimental lab work, including collection and analysis of biological samples (cells/tissue/blood/plasma/serum/supernatant) using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, Luminex, etc.
• Perform 15% drafting protocols and Signals reporting.
• Perform 10% analysis of data, graphical representation, and literature searches to confirm data.
• Perform 5% maintenance of cell cultures.
• Perform 5% meetings with the extended team, colleagues, supervisor, etc.
• Manage and plan multiple experiments efficiently.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation.
• Collaborate with scientists in multiple disciplines.
• Maintain an excellent compliance level with Electronic Lab Notebook reporting (ELN) and Environmental Health and Safety regulations (EHS).
• Handle smaller day-to-day or infrequent tasks such as lab cleaning, supply inventory keeping, following appropriate trainings, unpacking orders and shipments, and upholding safety compliance.
• Note that this position may require occasional weekend, evening, and holiday dosing/animal monitoring.

how to succeed

• Required Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology or Genetic Engineering.
• Required Related Experience: Relevant experience in a laboratory environment.
• Extensive experience in human and murine cell culture work, including sterile primary immune cell and cell line culture techniques.
• Required experience in the isolation and analysis of cells/tissue/blood/plasma/serum using cellular and molecular biology techniques such as flow cytometry (FACS) or immunoassays (ELISA/MSD/Luminex/Western Blotting), in vitro stimulation, and cellular assays.
• Experience with FACS analysis software, specifically required FlowJo or Cytobank knowledge.
• Required knowledge of GraphPad for statistical analysis and graphical representation.
• Required knowledge of Immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with strong communication and reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, experimental documentation, and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, interactive environment is essential.
• Experience with cell death analysis (Incucyte, etc.) is a plus.
• Preferred Area of Study: A background in immunology and oncology is a plus.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will initially run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.