QC Microbiology Associate Analyst

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 jnj.com

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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Control

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, 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 a QC Microbiology Associate Analyst.

Purpose:

Entry-level to developing individual contributor who works under close supervision. Assists staff in various processes within the Quality Control function. Supports day-to-day laboratory activities such as routine testing, sample management, supply ordering and receiving, and general housekeeping. Executes continuous improvement projects under supervision.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring testing is completed in compliance with all applicable procedures, standards, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.

• Performing routine laboratory housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and inventory management activities.

• Supporting sample receipt, storage, tracking, and disposal activities.

• Assisting with maintenance, calibration, and qualification activities for laboratory equipment, as assigned.

• Conducting routine release testing of final product samples submitted to the QC laboratories.

• Using electronic systems (LIMS, iLAB) for the execution and documentation of testing.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree required; a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Experience with manual sample processing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a Quality Control setting.

• Experience within the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry.

• Work experience in Cell and/or Gene Therapy or Biologics.

• Experience with LIMS and SAP, or equivalent systems.

• Experience performing one or more of the following cellular and/or molecular-based techniques: PCR, BacT/ALERT Sterility, and/or Endotoxin Testing assays.

Other:

• Requires the ability and flexibility to work a 10-hour shift, Wednesday through Saturday, 1st shift, and provide occasional support for other shifts.

• Requires the ability to meet physical demands (lifting up to 20 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods in a laboratory setting), perform visual inspections of materials (color, appearance, particles, etc.), and document observations during laboratory testing.

• This position may require up to 10% domestic and 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.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Controls Compliance, Data Analysis, Execution Focus, ISO 9001, Persistence and Tenacity, Quality Control (QC), Quality Control Testing, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Report Writing, Sample Testing, Technologically Savvy

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$54,000.00 - $87,400.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits