Scientist / Spectroscopist (temporary role) Full-time

Spectroscopist High Throughput Screening

Location: Beerse, Belgium

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Spectroscopic Characterization

• Execute and design experiments using IR and Raman to characterize pure API to complex formulations in a development setting.
• Investigate molecular interactions, crystallinity, polymorphism, and phase behavior.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of spectroscopic techniques in high-throughput or automated settings.

Solid-State Sciences

• Contribute to the understanding of structure–property relationships of drug substances and materials supporting solid form selection, stability studies, and material characterization activities.
• Gain insights on solid-state risk and interpretation of complex phase behavior.

Collaboration & Impact

• Collaborate cross-functionally with formulation scientists, preformulation experts, and analytical teams.
• Grow to become a go-to partner for spectroscopy strategy, influencing study design and decision-making.
• Develop the ability to communicate complex spectral insights to non-specialist audiences and support technical mentoring over time.

Communication

• Present findings in internal meetings and contribute to scientific reports, publications, and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or a related field or master's degree with relevant experience in spectroscopy or solid-state characterization

Technical Skills

• Experience with infrared (IR) and/or Raman spectroscopy
• Experience in solid-state characterization of organic materials and formulations (e.g., polymorphism, crystallinity, intermolecular interactions) is a plus.
• Experience or strong interest in high-throughput experimentation and data-rich environments is highly desirable
• Familiarity with spectral data analysis and interpretation

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, able to think outside the box
• Scientific curiosity and willingness to explore new spectroscopic developments
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills in English, strong track record in scientific reporting

What We Offer

• A challenging role in an international, collaborative R&D environment
• Access to state-of-the-art Spectroscopic and high-throughput infrastructure
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in spectroscopy
• On the job training by experts in the fields with the ability to broaden scope beyond vibrational spectroscopy.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €60,000.00 – €96,255.00

Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees – and in some location's eligible dependents – can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.