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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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub** **Function:

Quality Control

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for **Scientist I** to be in **Jacksonville, Florida** .

Job Description Summary

Entry to developing individual contributor, who works under close supervision. Assists staff in various processes in the Quality Control function. Supports day-to-day laboratory activities such as sample management, supply ordering and receipt, and general housekeeping. Assists with analysis, qualification/validation activities, and lab investigations. Supports data review and metrics reporting. Drives continuous improvement projects with supervision. May complete testing under supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports the processes involved in releasing finished goods to distribution. Performs testing on finished products ensuring conformance to company requirements. Performs analysis for special test requests to provide continuous improvement in the areas of quality, technology and processes. These tests include using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis and refractometer.

QA Chemistry Finished Goods:

1. Performs routine testing, product release, complaint investigations and non-conformance investigations. (50%) 2. Documents and prepares labeling related to results of sampling and testing of raw materials. Prepares documentation i.e., MARS, labels, log books, and maintains control numbers. (15%) 3. Generates results and produces reports to present to clients using systems such as LabWare LIMS and Empower. (10%) 4. Troubleshoot/calibration/maintenance supporting procedures of instrumentation. (10%) 5. Identifies issues in the laboratory and seeks appropriate action. (5%) 6. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. (5%) 7. Maintains clean work area. Supports lab in housekeeping, environmental, and safety initiatives. (5%)

Finished Goods Foreign Matter Assessments will also include:

2. Performs testing on foreign matter associated with contact lenses. Including examining the material in question under a microscope. Tentative identification by visual inspection and confirmation using NIR/IR microscope for the identification of organic material and SEM-EDS for analysis of the inorganic material.

3. Documents and prepares reports related to testing of Foreign Matter, Customer Complaints and Finished Goods. Prepares documentation i.e. log books, notebooks, LIMS. Entry of results into appropriate data systems.

This role is a shift position and requires evening and weekend hours as part of the routine work schedule.

Qualifications

**Education:** 1-3 years Chemistry or related field and/or work experience in a laboratory with a BS in chemistry or other related science discipline.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

+ Ability to pay special attention to detail with degree of accuracy.

+ Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

+ Understanding of GLP and GMP is required.

Preferred:

+ 1 to 3 years proven experience in a technical environment.

+ Technical writing skills.

+ Ability to prepare protocols for investigations.

+ Knowledge of advanced technical concepts.

+ Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Proven technical skills and hands on instrumentation skills.

+ Understanding of operation, troubleshooting, calibration, and minor maintenance of equipment.

+ Detailed knowledge of FDA, ISO, and GMP requirements.

+ Must be familiar with SOP and ISO.

+ General knowledge of more sophisticated activities within the lab, with the ability to train others in specific areas.

+ Ability to distinguish color variation required

+ Knowledge and familiarity with MS software

Other:

+ Under supervision, carries out general instructions in accordance with standard practice. Requires some initiative and judgment. Actions checked periodically.

_Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act._

_Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (_ [email protected]_ _) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource._