QC Shift Lead Weekend Biotech

Location: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; based at the Janssen Beerse site and accommodating a weekend shift schedule.

Salary: €61,115–€82,685 per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Janssen Supply Chain develop healthcare solutions and support CAR-T manufacturing and quality operations in Europe.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the weekend QC Biotech team across Flow Cytometry, Molecular Assay qPCR, and ELISA laboratories.
• Plan testing priorities, assign work, manage training completion, and act as the weekend shift point of contact.
• Review and approve laboratory data for validity and accuracy in accordance with cGMP and cGLP standards.
• Prepare and perform analytical testing of production samples in compliance with specifications, procedures, and GMP regulations.
• Support investigations of OOS and invalid assays, CAPAs, change controls, audits, and laboratory procedure updates.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and contract laboratories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional experience and expert knowledge of QC analytical technologies, including flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, NC200, and cell culture.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP requirements, ICH Q7, 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 600, 601, and 610, and compendial standards such as USP, EP, and JP.
• Experience identifying and remediating quality gaps, reviewing laboratory data, and supporting method transfer.
• Availability to work the weekend shift and on-site in Beerse, Belgium.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.

Nice to have

• Three or more years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in method development, cell banking, research and development, or cell and gene therapy.
• Experience with reagent qualification and management, LIMS, or SAP.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on employee dignity, diversity, and individual development.
• Opportunity to support CAR-T treatments and quality operations for innovative medicine.
• Work with cross-functional partners across quality, manufacturing, technical operations, engineering, and maintenance.

Hiring process

• CV and application review.
• Short call with the recruitment team.
• Country-specific checks before starting the role.