Manufacturing Operator

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

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.

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

We are looking for the best Manufacturing Operators for our USP/DSP and Fill and Finish departments in Sassenheim, Netherlands!

Join our team at the new fully digital Lenti Viral Vector Facility in Sassenheim, aimed at producing Lenti Viral Vectors for multiple myeloma treatment, impacting 160,000 patients worldwide. As we prepare for commercial production starting mid-2026, Janssen Biologics is seeking a Manufacturing Operators (USP/DSP/F&F) for our Operational Readiness team. You'll be essential in supporting facility operations, which include cell expansion, virus production, purification, and automated filling under GMP and BSL2 conditions. If you're passionate about innovation and teamwork, we want you to be part of this groundbreaking opportunity!

This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career at the forefront of innovation. You'll work in a high-performing, collaborative environment on projects that have real impact for patients worldwide, while benefiting from strong development opportunities through training, mentoring, coaching, and clear career growth pathways.

Have a look at your future workplace by clicking here.

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will

• Support the installation and operation of new equipment, writing job breakdown sheets for training and work instructions.
• Collaborating in the execution of the daily task and the supporting activities of the department according to procedures and detailed schedule.
• Perform process and GMP documentation activities raise process deviations, notice process gaps, and tackle them, train operators. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Work safely and compliantly in line with GMP, EHS, and quality standards
• Shifts will apply soon, please ask our recruiter for more information.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Preferably an MBO 4 or HBO in laboratory & biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, process technology, allround laborant OR equivalent education level with proven experience in biotech or biopharma manufacturing.
• Hands-on expertise in a BSL2 environment, focusing on cell culture, virus propagation, purification, or Fill & Finish, adhering to GMP and EHS standards.
• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to analyse complex situations and maintain high accuracy and independence.
• Adaptable teammate with a proactive approach, ready to tackle challenges and work flexible shifts.

Your Benefits:

• 12-month contract incl. 1 month probation period
• 40-hour work week, shifts to be implemented.
• 36 days of paid leave, based on a full-time contract.
• J&J Health Insurance with Zilveren Kruis Achmea.
• J&J Pension Plan
• Commuting allowance
• Global Well-Being Reimbursement up to 450EUR*
• Referral bonus, refer your friends and family to work at J&J.
• Working Jubilee Gifts
• Global Parental leave
• Career Opportunities to keep growing on your skills

About the departments:

Department: Upstream Processing (USP)

The USP department focuses on culturing cells and infecting them with a virus. The team operates on regular weekday shifts now, but that will change later this year.

Core tasks include:

• Culturing and inoculation of cells in Shaker Flasks and Wave bags (e.g. cell count, dilution, sampling)
• Daily monitoring of cell cultures (cell count, pH)
• Preparing and executing transfection processes
• Preparing Benzonase solutions (process additions)
• Harvesting SUB and clarifying the harvest
• Sample handling and documentation for USP activities

Department: Downstream Processing (DSP)

The DSP department is responsible for the purification of viral vectors using various techniques. The team operates on regular weekday shifts now, but that will change later this year.

Core tasks include:

• Purification using Ion Exchange chromatography
• Sterile filtration, including PUPSIT filter integrity testing
• Ultrafiltration and diafiltration
• Sample handling and documentation for DSP department

Department: Fill & Finish (F&F)

The F&F department performs the final filling and preparation of the product for freezing and storage. The team operates on regular weekday shifts now, but that will change later this year.

Key activities include:

• Preparation of isolators and filling equipment
• Filling of product in a Grade A isolator
• Aseptic working in an isolator with an automated filling robot
• Visual inspection of product vials
• Labelling of vials and storage of the product in downstream freezers

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will

• Support the installation and operation of new equipment, writing job breakdown sheets for training and work instructions.
• Collaborating in the execution of the daily task and the supporting activities of the department according to procedures and detailed schedule.
• Perform process and GMP documentation activities raise process deviations, notice process gaps, and tackle them, train operators. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Work safely and compliantly in line with GMP, EHS, and quality standards

he expected gross base salary for this role is between 32,600.00 and 51,980.00, and includes 8% holiday allowance."

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, and 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.

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 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Project Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Self-Awareness

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€35.000,00 - €53.360,00

 

 

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.