Technical Specialist QC Microbiology

Job

CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency specialised in chemistry & life sciences.
For our client Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine we are searching for an Equipment validation engineer.

Keywords

• HBO / BSc.
• GMP
• Equipment decommissioning/introduction
• QC

As a Technical Specialist, you will be at the heart of laboratory operations, ensuring both technical excellence and regulatory compliance. You will take ownership of medium quality issues, support the introduction of new equipment, and act as a key contact during audits and inspections. Your role combines hands-on problem-solving with strategic oversight, making you a vital contributor to the lab’s success and continuous improvement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• You will lead investigations into non-conformances, manage deviations, and co-ordinate effective corrective and preventive actions to maintain high compliance standards;
• As the technical system owner, you’ll oversee equipment, ensuring it meets operational and regulatory requirements;
• You’ll be responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating lab documentation, particularly in support of new product introductions;
• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert, you’ll represent the lab during cGMP audits and inspections, and serve as the single point of contact for technical matters;
• You’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives, promote a culture of safety and reliability, and foster strong, trusted relationships with internal and external stake holders.

Profile

You are a Life Sciences graduate (HLO) with some years of experience within a GMP environment. Additionally, you have experience with decommissioning/introduction of lab equipment (i.e. refrigerators, incubators), experience within QC and a hands-on approach to technical challenges. Do you have great interpersonal skills, are you pro-active and do you have affinity with microbiology and automation? Then we are looking for you!

Benefits

Contract for at least one year.
Salary: 43000 - 52000
Days of leave: 36
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Company profile

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Janssen Biologics B.V. is focused on the development, production and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases. At the Leiden Site, hardworking and multi-scaled people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points.
Janssen Biologics in Leiden, the Netherlands is a leading production site within Janssen and part of Johnson & Johnson. At the Leiden site commercial pharmaceutical products & vaccines are being produced and new products are being developed and produced for clinical trials and early launch. At Janssen, hardworking people are working together in a dynamic culture where innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are common good. We are proud of our Credo & diverse culture. The site is steadily growing and redefining to support our patients, while committing to the highest safety & sustainability standards!

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Contact

Interested? Send us a detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied by an application letter indicating your motivation. Please use our online application form. (See URL) (Vacancy number A2500051)