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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:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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** **Quality Control Supervisor to be located in Athens, GA** .

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Quality Control associates engaged in receiving, testing, and inspecting products, raw materials, intermediates or performing microbiology testing to ensure compliance with quality standards and production schedules. Responsible for reviewing and approving all testing of raw materials, products and utilities (i.e., water, etc.) in accordance with internal and compendia specifications. Perform investigations when questionable results have been generated and works in the corrective action implementation. Assures compliance with all quality control policies, procedures and systems to ensure the timely release of high-quality products in support of the supply chain process.

You will be responsible for** **:

+ Provide technical and regulatory guidance related to lab operations and seek continuous process improvements in cost, quality, and compliance.

+ Participate in global initiatives, perform gap assessments, provide input for quality control reports, budget planning, and project leadership on method transfers, validations, and equipment purchases.

+ Uphold the Johnson & Johnson Credo, promoting safety and personal development while ensuring regulatory compliance of laboratory operations.

+ Serve as an SME or in a support role for inspections and audits.

+ Assure all laboratory responsibilities are performed in accordance with internal and external regulations and policies and consistent with supply chain cycle time goals.

+ Contribute insights to address intricate investigations, focusing on identifying the root cause and implementing effective corrective and preventive measures, all while ensuring the prompt resolution of laboratory inquiries.

+ Mentor and supervise quality control employees, evaluate performance, and conveys goals effectively to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications / Requirements:

+ A minimum of bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related science field is required.

+ A minimum of 2 years of work experience in microbiology laboratory within the pharmaceutical industry is required.

+ Proficient in Microbiology laboratory processes and practices, with a strong understanding of cGMP compliance regulations is required.

+ Experience in aseptic techniques is required.

+ This position may require availability for working multiple shifts, including irregular (non-standard) shifts and/or weekends.

Preferred Skills:

+ Experience with Contamination Control Strategy Programs, scientific terminology, and Quality Assurance procedures and policies.

+ Experienced in quality auditing and evaluation techniques.

+ Capable of establishing priorities, delegating responsibilities, and training and developing leaders and team members.

+ Ability to inspire and motivate associates, fostering a collaborative project team environment.

+ Highly detail-oriented with excellent communication, organizational, investigative, and negotiation/influencing skills.

+ Must possess the capability to make crucial decisions for effectively managing laboratory teams while recognizing and discussing interdependencies and impacts with upper management.

+ Decisions and problem-solving in this role must align with higher-level organizational and business needs, ensuring full consideration of regulatory requirements, sound business practices, and scientific validity.

+ Must demonstrate strong organizational agility, enabling rapid and effective responses to dynamic business needs.

+ Responsibilities include adhering to all state and federal regulations, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and DEA guidelines, as well as following company and site-specific policies and procedures.

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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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Collaborating, Compliance Management, Controls Compliance, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Microbiology Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, QC Microbiology, Quality Auditing, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Report Writing, Technologically Savvy