Lab Systems Principal Engineer

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:

Digital Quality

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, San Angelo, Texas, United States of America, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, 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 Lab Systems Principal Engineer.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

This is a hybrid role available in multiple cities within United States and Puerto Rico. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from various locations to apply and encourage you to review the following locations where this opportunity is available:

• Irving, TX

• San Angelo, TX

• Cornelia, GA

• Jacksonville, FL

• Guaynabo, PR

• San Lorenzo, PR

• Añasco, PR

Purpose:

The Lab Systems Principal Engineer for the Deployment and Lifecycle Management (LCM) of LIMS within MedTech Sites. The role is expected to follow both local and enterprise procedures to deploy Digital LIMS solutions that meet Quality and Compliance expectations. Ongoing LCM ensures Business Unit needs continue to be met, including regulation-required maintenance of digital/data assets. The role is also responsible for the development of business requirements with Information Technology partners to ensure digital solutions meet site and business needs. As part of quality process digitalization, the Principal Engineer is expected to identify and materialize optimization and efficiency improvements that are facilitated through digitalization. The role actively engages with multiple sites, Business Units and the Enterprise IT group. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading tactical and technical efforts to deploy LIMS per strategic Roadmap.

• Development of technical solutions needs to be zoomed into WW strategy and zoomed into specific site needs.

• Lead Change Management with sites in the process of digitalization or digitalization solution replacement.

• Develop and train local leaders as Lab System Admins that will become local SME’s of the platform and process.

• Develop and deliver stakeholder and site leadership communication updates in support of ongoing deployments or LCM activities.

• Engages with Enterprise IT to develop requirements and monitor delivery of technical solutions that meet business needs.

• Establish opportunities for standardization and harmonization to facilitate rapid global scaleup of digital solutions.

• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.

• Responsible for oversight of processes and procedures that govern LIMS platforms.

• Responsible for Finance oversight of deployments and maintenance: Cost savings, capital, expenses.

• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• University/Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences or Engineering.

• 8+ years of experience including postgraduate.

• 4+ years of experience in Managing or Developing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) application(s).

• Software Validation Process

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Project management

• Problem solving

• Six sigma and process excellence tools/methodologies

• Presentation skills

• Training/education methodologies & talent development

• Position expects up to 40% of 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.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Coaching, Compliance Management, Controls Compliance, Digital Assurance, Human-Computer Relationships, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Regulatory Compliance, Researching, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration, Technical Credibility

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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)).

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