Scientist – Solid State Sciences & Characterization (temporary Role)

Johnson & Johnson

Beerse, Belgium
Solid state characterization & screening
Xrpd, dsc/tga, dvs, spectroscopy
Physical stability and stress tests
The Scientist in Solid State Sciences & Characterization provides hands-on scientific support and technical leadership in the characterization, understanding, and control of solid-state properties of drug substances and drug products

Job Summary

  • The Scientist in Solid State Sciences & Characterization provides hands-on scientific support and technical leadership in the characterization, understanding, and control of solid-state properties of drug substances and drug products.
  • The role focuses on solid form screening, characterization, and interpretation of solid-state data to support discovery, early development, and clinical programs, working closely with cross-functional partners across Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP).
  • This position is offered as a temporary role with an initial duration of 24 months; depending on business needs, performance, and organizational opportunities, there may be potential for continuation beyond this period.

Matching Summary

The Scientist in Solid State Sciences & Characterization provides hands-on scientific support and technical leadership in the characterization, understanding, and control of solid-state properties of drug substances and drug products.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Solid State Characterization & Screening
  • XRPD, DSC/TGA, DVS, spectroscopy
  • Physical stability and stress tests
  • Solid-state data interpretation
  • Small-scale crystallization screening
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • High-throughput screening experience
  • Solid-state informatics, crystallography
  • Advanced modalities support
  • Data-driven decision making

Key Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or related discipline
  • 2–6 years relevant industrial or academic experience
  • Hands-on experience with solid-state analytical techniques
  • Strong experimental and data interpretation skills
  • Familiarity with polymorphism, crystallization, phase behavior

Work Rights

Not specified

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