Staff Scientist, Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MedTech)

Location: Groningen, Netherlands; minimum 3 days per week onsite with regular travel to other sites and external manufacturers

Base pay: €64,000–€103,040 per year, plus bonus and benefits

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare technologies and less invasive, personalized treatments through the combination of biology and technology.

What you will do

• Lead microbiological quality and sterility assurance strategies for Johnson & Johnson Vision products.
• Support new product introductions, method and product validations, transfers, packaging decisions, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead onsite validation of contract sterilization sites, including cycle development, process characterization, and validation.
• Oversee aseptic processing, terminal sterilization, cleanrooms, water systems, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing.
• Conduct audits, investigations, gap assessments, revalidation activities, and corrective-action support across manufacturing sites.
• Represent MQSA in cross-functional teams, industry associations, standards groups, and technical communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry within a GMP- and/or ISO-regulated environment.
• Extensive experience with microbiology, sterilization validation, aseptic processing, environmental control, and medical device manufacturing.
• Expertise in multiple sterilization methods, including gas and heat processes, radiation, ethylene oxide, gamma, electron beam, moist heat, and dry heat.
• Experience troubleshooting microbiological and sterilization processes, implementing CAPA, and working with regulatory authorities and external standards.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and analytical software; strong communication, organizational, mentoring, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience conducting technical assessments and representing an organization at industry associations.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on individual contribution, diversity, and dignity.
• Annual bonus with a target determined by pay grade and location.
• Vacation, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and programs supporting financial, physical, and mental health.
• Insurance plans and service anniversary and recognition awards, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Approximately 50% travel is required.