Experienced Engineer - Cleaning Validation

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Experienced Engineer, Process Engineering to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology team located in Wilson, NC.  

 

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience.  J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

 

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

 

 

Job Summary:

Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) manages the process technology platform strategy for the production of biotherapeutics in the new Bioprocessing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina. We are responsible for Process & Cleaning Validation, Standardization of Equipment for New Product Introduction, and Life Cycle Management (LCM) of our commercial production processes.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

We have a great opportunity for an Experienced Engineer to join our MSAT Cleaning Validation team.

The Experienced Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct MSAT activities in compliance with US and EU regulations, local and global procedures and EHS&S requirements.
• Primary activities are in the Cleaning Validation area. Performing cleaning Cycle Development, Performance Qualifications, Clean Hold Studies, and Re-Qualification executions.
• Develop MSAT documentation (e.g. protocols, procedures, reports) and co-ordinate MSAT document review and approval.
• Review and approve documents prepared by other MSAT colleagues.
• Field execution of MSAT protocols.
• Liaise with Manufacturing to provide support where required with routine operations / project-based work.
• Compile relevant information from contractors, suppliers, and other departments to develop technical reports.
• Track and resolve exceptions/events/nonconformances during MSAT activities.
• Prioritize MSAT activities in line with Manufacturing / the project schedule.
• Co-ordinate MSAT activities with contractors and vendors as required.
• Attend identified training, required to fulfill the role of a Senior MSAT Engineer.
• Participate in multi-functional teams (project, investigations) as required.

 

Minimum Qualification:

 

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency e.g MS Office, Excel, SAP.
• At least 3 yrs experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.

Other Requirements:

• Experience in biological Cleaning Validation (Minimum 2 years).
• Also, beneficial would be experience in Projects, Process Validation Support (e.g. Mixing Studies, Microbial Hold Studies, Media Challenges), Thermal Validation, supporting process improvement projects, Supporting New product Introduction/ process validation.
• Ability to interact at different levels of the organization, perform under pressure and handle conflicting interests.
• Ability to work independently under general direction, having a good sense of prioritization of goals and good time management.
• Ability to lead multi-functional team and to manage complexity and change.

• Proven knowledge and application of industry regulations including those of FDA, EMEA, and other authorities.                                                                                                                                                                                               

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

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

79,000-120,000

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours  Additional information can be found through the link below.  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits