• Scientist III Microbiology

    J&J Family of Companies (Jacksonville, FL)


    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 Vision

     

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

     

    Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

     

    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 III Microbiology to be located in Jacksonville, FL.

     

    **Purpose** :

     

    Provide expert support and guidance for Bioburden and Environmental monitoring, DI water system, and Sterilization programs to ensure compliance and optimal microbiological control. Leads Microbiology investigations for Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) results and recommends corrective actions. Provides technical support for the evaluation and implementation of new products and packaging materials. Works with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, New Product Development, Engineering, Customer Relations, Operations, and Materials Management. Provides technical leadership regarding equipment qualifications, test method validations and leads quality program / test method improvements where needed.

    You will be responsible for** **:

    + Executes sterilizers qualification and microbiological testing (i.e. Bioburden, Air testing, growth promotion, etc.).

    + Leads validation projects and recommends new methods to support laboratory compliance and efficiency.

    + Participates in department company safety objectives.

    + Prepares and/or approves protocols, final reports, laboratory investigations, etc.

    + Reviews, trends, analyzes and reports data recommending appropriate actions.

    + Develops, writes, and revises internal department procedures.

    + Learns and introduces new laboratory technologies.

    + Qualifies and recommends purchases of new equipment.

    + Train and provides technical guidance to junior microbiology laboratory analysts.

    + Perform peer review and/or approval of laboratory data.

    + Support during internal and external audits, ensuring compliance, proper documentation, and readiness for inspection.

    + Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

    Qualifications / Requirements:

    + A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or related science discipline is required.

    + A minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Quality Assurance Laboratory setting is required.

    + Working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (i.e. FDA, ISO, USP, etc.) and Quality Management principles (i.e. GLP, GMP) is required.

    + Experience in aseptic techniques is required.

    + Technical Writing skills is required.

    Other Preferred Requirements:

    + Proven project management experience combined with statistical data analysis skills.

    + Understanding of Sterilization Process and microbiological control.

    + Demonstrated ability to initiate, communicate, and advocate for innovative ideas and process improvements.

    + Excellent communications, interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills to effectively collaborate across teams.

    + Strong capability to review and assess technical documents from various departments for potential microbiology impact and compliance.

    + Leadership skills to contribute to and guide cross-functional teams while delivering exceptional customer service.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.

    + This position may require up to a 10% of domestic and/or international travel.

     

    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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

     

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