Principal Scientist, Synthetics Chromatography (LC/HRMS)

Location: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; onsite

Salary: €79,800–€137,770 annual base pay

Company

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops pharmaceutical treatments and analytical solutions across the healthcare spectrum.

What you will do

• Execute analytical experiments, including chromatographic method development, validation, product characterization, and stability testing.
• Develop and apply liquid chromatography methods coupled with UV and mass spectrometry detection.
• Use high-resolution mass spectrometry to analyze active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug products, impurities, and degradation products.
• Initiate scientific ideas and technical opportunities for a digitally enabled analytical laboratory.
• Manage multiple projects involving peptides, conjugates, degraders, and other synthetic modalities.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development, API, and drug product development teams.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related scientific field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth expertise in analytical method development and validation for R&D projects, with a major focus on LC-UV/MS.
• Ability to oversee projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and stay current with analytical technologies.

Nice to have

• Knowledge or experience with the synthesis and drug formulation of small molecules, peptides, and degraders.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on individual contribution, diversity, and dignity.
• Annual bonus based on pay grade, location, and employee and company performance.
• Vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and financial, physical, and mental health programs.
• Recognition awards and access to insurance plans subject to applicable terms.