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 https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Quality
Job Sub Function:
Quality Control
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Job Description:
About Innovative Medicine
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.
We are searching for the best talent for Quality Control Analyst to be based in Leiden.
This entry-to-developing contributor role supports the Quality Control function under close supervision, assisting with day-to-day lab activities, investigations, and data-driven improvements. You’ll contribute to sample management, reagent and supplies handling, and general housekeeping, helping the team maintain compliance and high-quality outcomes. This is a salaried role with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact within a supportive QC team!
As a Quality Control Analyst, you will:
- Manage day-to-day laboratory activities such as sample receipt and management, reagents and supplies, and general housekeeping to maintain an organized and compliant QC environment.
- Assist with analysis, qualification/validation activities, and laboratory investigations to support timely, robust quality decisions.
- Support data review and metrics reporting, contributing to quality performance insights and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Plan, schedule, coordinate, track and prioritize all facets of buying, installing and validating (new) lab equipment, including documentation and related financial requirements.
- Translate user requirements into technical specifications and systems, following Data Integrity standards, and drive process improvements through technology adoption.
- Adhere to compliance best practices, EHSS regulations, and lean principles, while applying Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day teamwork.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Entry-level / developing professional role, with supervision and guidance as you grow in Quality Control.
- Ability to assist with sample receipt, management of reagents and supplies, and general housekeeping in the laboratory.
- Willingness to perform testing of finished goods under supervision and participate in QC analyses.
- Ability to support data review and analysis, and help implement risk mitigations and continuous improvement initiatives under supervision.
- Collaboration-focused attitude with the ability to work effectively within a team and with cross-functional partners.
- Understanding and appreciation of Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives, along with awareness of EHSS regulations and lean principles.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is 43,600 to 69.000 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Application review:We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
- Getting to know you:If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
- Staying informed:We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
- Final steps:For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA #LI_Hybrid
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Controls Compliance, Data Analysis, Execution Focus, ISO 9001, Persistence and Tenacity, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Report Writing, Sample Testing, Technologically Savvy
