• Scientist II 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 a Scientist II Microbiology to be located in Jacksonville, FL.

     

    **Purpose** :

     

    Supports the workflow associated with monitoring, and validation of lens manufacturing processes & water purification processes through Microbiological testing. Conducts environmental monitoring and microbiological testing on pre-sterile lenses and DI water systems to ensure product quality and safety. Support routine sterilization validation activities to maintain product safety and compliance. Assist laboratory investigations related to microbiological deviations, non-conformances, and quality issues. Develop, review, and update microbiology testing procedures and protocols. Participate in equipment qualification and methods validation.

    You will be responsible for** **:

    + Collects and analyzes water system, in process, pre-sterile product and environmental data independently, determining if it fits specifications or not.

    + Initiates and participates in laboratory investigations / non-conformance investigations.

    + Reviews, trends, analyses, and reports sterilization or Microbiology data.

    + Writes or assists in the revisions of internal departmental procedures.

    + Support sterilizer equipment qualifications.

    + Reviews the work of others and provides technical guidance as needed.

    + Works on special projects (ex. Equipment Qualification, Test Method Validation, etc.).

    + Participates in company safety objectives.

    + Performs quality control testing for medias and organisms.

    + 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 2 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance Laboratory setting is required.

    + Thorough understanding of Microbiology, GLP, GMP and aseptic technique is required.

    + Technical Writing skills is required.

    + Experience writing lab investigations, justifications, and protocols / technical reports.

    + Experience with Bioburden and Environmental Monitoring programs and water systems is preferred.

    + Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (ex. FDA, ISO, AAMI, etc.) and audit experience is preferred.

    + Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and documentation practices.

    + Strong communications, interpersonal, coaching, technical writing and organizational skills.

    + Project management related skills.

    + Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing practices and processes.

    + Ability to technically review documents from other areas for departmental impact.

    + Ability to contribute to a cross-functional team and provide quality customer service.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Experience with the operation, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance of lab equipment.

    + Ability to meet timelines and work with minimal supervision.

    + Under general or minimum supervision, performs duties in terms of stated objectives.

    + 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.

     

    \#LI-Onsite