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**Job Function: **
Quality
**Job Sub Function: **
Quality Assurance
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Gent, East Flanders, Belgium
Job Description:
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Role Overview The EMS Associate, CAR-T Belgium plays a key role in supporting the production of innovative CAR-T cell therapies within a cGMP-controlled cleanroom environment in Ghent, Belgium. This position is responsible for ensuring robust microbiological and aseptic oversight, with a strong focus on contamination control across manufacturing processes for both clinical and commercial operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Process Development, Quality, and Operations, the role contributes to expanding cutting-edge CAR-T manufacturing capabilities in Europe and delivering life-changing therapies to patients.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Collaborate with Process Development, Quality, and Operations teams to maintain effective contamination control in manufacturing environments aligned with cGMP requirements
- Lead environmental monitoring (EM) performance qualification for CAR-T facilities and utilities
- Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive end-to-end environmental monitoring program
- Author and maintain EM-related documentation, including protocols, reports, SOPs, and work instructions
- Establish and manage environmental monitoring trending systems to track and analyze data
- Support microbiological investigations and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Identify contamination risks and improvement opportunities, working closely with operators, QC, and operations management
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, preferably in microbiology, cell therapy, or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of aseptic processing in ISO 5 cleanrooms and biosafety cabinets
- Solid understanding of cGMP, FDA/EU regulations, and Good Tissue Practices for cell-based products
- Proven experience in establishing and managing environmental monitoring programs
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to present findings clearly
- Team-oriented mindset with problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work within structured procedures while navigating ambiguity
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:
Business Alignment, Business Behavior, Coaching, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Goal Attainment, Human-Centered Design, Internal Controls, Issue Escalation, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards