Scientist Biological Research (Fixed Term Contract 3 years)

• Job title Scientist Biological Research (Fixed Term Contract 3 years)
• Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
• Sub function Biological Research
• Category Scientist, Biological Research (ST4 – E24)
• Location Beerse / Belgium
• Date posted May 18 2026
• Requisition number R-075228
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

Description

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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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About Oncology

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.

Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Scientist (Fixed Term Contract 3 years), Oncology Discovery, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to be based in Beerse, Belgium.

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Scientist in Oncology, located in Beerse, Belgium for a 3 year contract. The selected candidate will be a key member of a dynamic and collaborative team, responsible for identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of lung and head and neck cancers. We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated candidates that show initiative and the ability to work in teams in a semi-independent manner. The ability to deliver reproducible high-quality results, and troubleshooting skills in assay biology and experimental design, are essential. She/he needs to have a sense of urgency, be well organized, and adhere to project timelines. Experience in drug discovery is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to design, perform, interpret and troubleshoot in vitro experiments and report complex data

• Perform mammalian cell culture, transfections, transductions, viability/cytotoxicity assays

• Run cell-based assays such as Western blot/WES, RT-PCR, CellTiter-Glo (CTG), flow cytometry and ELISA

• Operate advanced lab instrumentation (e.g. Multidrop, Biotek, Viaflo, Incucyte) and work with multi-well plate formats

• Maintain meticulous experimental records and ensure high-quality data documentation

• Communicate results clearly through written reports and oral presentations

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor or Masters degree in Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology or similar

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Required:

• Ability to perform tissue culture is a must; experience with viability/cytotoxicity assays and immune-oncology co-cultures are preferred

• Cell/ molecular biology skills including transfections, transductions, western blotting/WES, immunoprecipitation, siRNA/shRNA, qRT-PCR, FACS and ELISA are desired

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle several projects simultaneously are required

• Excellent social skills with the ability to interact effectively with people and teams are required

• Diligent, with excellent record-keeping skills is a must

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

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• Knowledge of oncology and drug discovery experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

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• Working proficiency in English

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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.