Exp Scientist Image Analysis

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Pharmaceutical Product R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

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

 

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Scientist to be in Beerse (Belgium)

 

Purpose:

The scientist will join the Advanced Materials Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within Analytical Development. AMCI is an international and diverse team of scientists performing advanced analytical characterization of pharmaceutical products and leading global analytical investigations for the commercial product portfolio and for the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization of J&J Innovative Medicine.

Join our team as a Scientist specializing in Imaging & Computer Vision. In this lab-based role, you will be responsible for supporting and performing tasks in advanced imaging techniques such as X-ray Microscopy (XRM), MRI, RAMAN, IR, THz imaging, SEM, and Optical Microscopy to enhance our understanding of product and processes. Your contributions will also include particle identification investigations, utilizing computer vision to effectively analyze and interpret imaging data. You will develop and refine computer vision models that will enhance product analysis and support data-driven decision-making. Collaboration will be key as you work with teams at the interface of Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Products (DP) to integrate insights from imaging into product development strategies. Staying updated on emerging imaging technologies and AI applications will be crucial for continuously improving our analytical capabilities. Additionally, you will participate in cross-functional meetings to share knowledge, contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

 

The position is based in Beerse, Belgium.

 

You will be responsible for:

• Support/Perform advanced imaging techniques, including X-ray Microscopy (XRM), MRI, RAMAN, IR, THz imaging, SEM, and Optical Microscopy, to improve our understanding of product performance.
• Contributing to particle identification investigations, utilizing computer vision to analyze and interpret imaging data effectively.
• Develop and refine computer vision models to enhance product analysis and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with teams at the interface of Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Products (DP) to integrate insights from imaging into product development strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging imaging technologies and AI applications to continuously improve our analytical capabilities.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to share knowledge and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• MSc or PhD (Preferred) in Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, Computer Vision, or a related field.
• Expertise in machine learning, computer vision, or image analysis.
• Familiarity with advanced imaging techniques such as XCT, THz, MRI, SEM, and Optical Microscopy is preferred.
• Expertise in machine learning methods, including CNNs, Instance Segmentation, GANs, GenAI and other AI techniques for image analysis.
• Good knowledge of programming languages such as Python and/or R.
• Familiarity with image analysis software such as ImageJ, Dragonfly and/or Avizo is preferred.
• Understanding of model evaluation, optimization, and deployment in a real-world setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset to seek innovative solutions.
• You have good project management skills as well as communication skills (oral and written) allowing effective interactions with all levels of the organization.
• You are a team player, able to work in matrix teams and Fluent English (both spoken and written).

 

Competencies

• Fast learner with scientific curiosity, self-steering, pro-active, creative.
• Open-minded, with ability to work together as one team in a global environment.
• Good written and spoken communication and presentation skills in English.
• Efficient, flexible, dynamic, results and performance driven.
• Sense of urgency.

 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Collaboration, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Laboratory Experiments, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management, Report Writing, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy, Use of Laboratory Equipment

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€61,200.00 - €98,210.00

 

 

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.