Scientist / Spectroscopist (temporary role)

Job description

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. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function: Pharmaceutical Product R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium Job Description: Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Within Pharmaceutical & Material Sciences (P&MS), we focus on understanding physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties of drug candidates to enable robust, science-driven drug development. We are seeking a motivated and early-career Spectroscopist to strengthen our high throughput preformulation characterization team, with a clear development pathway to becoming a technical Specialist. The successful candidate will apply and further develop advanced spectroscopic techniques—including infrared (Mid-IR and Far-IR) and Raman (Mid-Raman and Low-Frequency Raman) to investigate structural and physicochemical properties of organic drug molecules. The position is designed for someone passionate about spectroscopy who is eager to expand technical depth through structured learning, mentored method development, and increasing ownership of data-rich, high-throughput workflows. You will contribute to daily experimental execution while progressively taking on more responsibility in innovation, automation-enabled spectroscopy, and advanced data analysis. Over time, you can grow into a subject-matter resource who helps shape best practices, influences project strategy through spectroscopic insights, and drives capability building across the organization Spectroscopist High throughout screening Location: Beerse, Belgium Major Duties & Responsibilities Spectroscopic CharacterizationExecute and design experiments using IR and Raman to characterize pure API to complex formulations in a development setting. Investigate molecular interactions, crystallinity, polymorphism, and phase behavior. Contribute to the development and implementation of spectroscopic techniques in high-throughput or automated settings. Solid-State SciencesContribute to the understanding of structure–property relationships of drug substances and materials supporting solid form selection, stability studies, and material characterization activities. Gain insights on solid-state risk and interpretation of complex phase behavior. Collaboration & Impact Collaborate cross-functionally with formulation scientists, preformulation experts, and analytical teams. Grow to become a go-to partner for spectroscopy strategy, influencing study design and decision-making. Develop the ability to communicate complex spectral insights to non-specialist audiences and support technical mentoring over time. CommunicationPresent findings in internal meetings and contribute to scientific reports, publications, and knowledge sharing Qualifications Education & Experience PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or a related field or master’s degree with relevant experience in spectroscopy or solid-state characterization Technical Skills Experience with infrared (IR) and/or Raman spectroscopy Experience in solid-state characterization of organic materials and formulations (e.g., polymorphism, crystallinity, intermolecular interactions) is a plus. Experience or strong interest in high-throughput experimentation and data-rich environments is highly desirable Familiarity with spectral data analysis and interpretation Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, able to think outside the box Scientific curiosity and willingness to explore new spectroscopic developments Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment Excellent communication skills in English, strong track record in scientific reporting What We Offer A challenging role in an international, collaborative R&D environment Access to state-of-the-art Spectroscopic and high-throughput infrastructure Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in spectroscopy On the job training by experts in the fields with the ability to broaden scope beyond vibrational spectroscopy. #DPDS Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Collaboration, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Laboratory Experiments, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management, Report Writing, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy, Use of Laboratory Equipment The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €60,000.00 - €96,255.00 Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.