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Manufacturing Operator/ DSP

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  • Tools and skills the posting cites include Gmp, Sop and pharmaceutical production.
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Perform routine pharmaceutical production activities and operate downstream processing equipment in accordance with GMP guidelines.

GmpSop
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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.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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

Are you detail-oriented, quality-driven, and ready to work in a dynamic production environment? Our Downstream Processing department is looking for a Manufacturing Operator to join our team and support the production of pharmaceutical products.

What will you do?

  • Perform routine production activities according to strict GMP and SOP guidelines.

  • Operate, monitor, and record various process steps within downstream processing.

  • Accurately document process data and report any deviations or improvement ideas.

  • Collaborate with colleagues and escalate issues to your supervisor when necessary.

  • Contribute actively to continuous improvement and help achieve production and quality goals.

  • Complete all required training and keep your knowledge up to date.

  • Work in shifts and handle changing priorities with flexibility.

Who are we looking for?

  • You have a relevant MBO-2 diploma with at least 3 years of experience, or a non-relevant MBO-2 with at least 5 years of experience.

  • You have at least B1 level proficiency in Dutch or English.

  • You have basic computer skills (MS Office, business applications).

  • You are quality-oriented, accurate, flexible, and have a positive attitude.

  • Experience with downstream processing or GMP is a plus.

What do we offer?

  • A varied role in a professional and friendly team.

  • Room for your own initiative and continuous development.

  • A workplace where quality, safety, and teamwork are central.

Would you like to contribute to the production of high-quality medicines and develop yourself further in a modern manufacturing environment? Apply now as Manufacturing Operator Downstream Processing!

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

About Innovative Medicine

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

What will you do?

  • Complete all required training and keep your knowledge up to date.

  • Work in shifts and handle changing priorities with flexibility.

Who are we looking for?

  • You have at least B1 level proficiency in Dutch or English.

  • You have basic computer skills (MS Office, business applications).

  • You are quality-oriented, accurate, flexible, and have a positive attitude.

  • Experience with downstream processing or GMP is a plus.

What do we offer?

  • A varied role in a professional and friendly team.

  • Room for your own initiative and continuous development.

  • A workplace where quality, safety, and teamwork are central.

Here’s what you can expect:

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Analytical Reasoning, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Document Management, Order Management, Pre-Fulfillment Processes, Process Oriented, Project Support, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Technical Credibility, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management

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.

How we rate this

Manufacturing Operator/ DSP at Johnson & Johnson rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Pharmaceutical ProductionDownstream ProcessingQuality AssuranceGmpSop

Questions you could be asked

  1. Tell me about a project where pharmaceutical production was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where downstream processing was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where quality assurance was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. What's a project where you used Gmp hands-on?
  5. Walk me through how you've used Sop in your day-to-day work.

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