.J&J Innovative Medicines is recruiting for an Associate Scientist Process Development, Advanced Therapies located in Leiden.J&J Innovative Medicines is committed to developing outstanding medication for some of the world's most life-threatening diseases.In Leiden, we have a workforce of 350 scientists and support staff.We partner with leading experts, academic and clinical institutions, and other pharmaceutical companies for the early development of production processes.In our organization, entrepreneurial people work in a high-performance culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points.To strengthen our team, we are continuously looking for enthusiastic people who have the ambition to develop themselves and the way we work.The API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Process Development department is responsible for the development of scalable, pharmaceutical-grade production processes.Our focus is on the early development of process steps ranging from (mammalian) cell culturing up to and including purification.We apply our knowledge to a diverse panel of modalities in the Advanced Therapies domain.Novel technologies are used to ensure that the processes are safe, reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient.The developed production processes are transferred into GMP production facilities to produce clinical batches and scaled up for commercial production.All activities are performed in close collaboration with other departments. Alignment with our GMP pilot plant is of particular importance in this respect.We are looking for a motivated Associate Scientist within the field of process development.Under limited supervision, but as part of a team, you will plan, prepare, and execute scientific studies.Typical unit operations include cell culture (both bacterial and mammalian), filtration, chromatography, and UF/DF.Experiments may be performed on pilot scale and/or in reduced-scale models.You work accurately and are a team player with excellent communication skills.You are able to lead and define studies, co-write study plans and reports, and collect and interpret the data retrieved from the experiments.This position requires full-time on-site presence.As J&J, we aim to be an inclusive company; feel free to indicate your needs during an interview to implement your role and responsibilities.Job Description:We are looking for a motivated Associate Scientist of the Process Development department.In this role, you ensure a smooth operation of the activities of the team. This includes, but is not limited to:Working with the team to ensure smooth and timely execution of experiments on lab & pilot scale to meet project demands, including managing ordering of raw materials, equipment, planning resources, and sample analysis.Leading and defining studies and writing related study plans and study reports.Performing experiments at lab scale and pilot scale