Senior Sterilization Scientist

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Angelo, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a Senior Sterilization Scientist, located in San Angelo, Texas! An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

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Conducts research directed toward discovery and/or development on a large research and development project or a number of small projects with many complex features under minimal supervision using established and novel technology for Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the EO sterilization execution maintenance activities, and the first point of contact for technical inquiries from Ethicon Manufacturing.
• Plan, conduct, and direct engineering projects or studies including complete projects requiring advanced knowledge of sterilization.
• Oversee the daily sterilization operations; including review of deviations and corrections, and trend assessments. Provide technical support to sterilization process.
• Execute periodic qualifications and performance metrics for sterilization process.
• Conduct validation of new processes and products (PQ); establishment of criteria for success.
• Assess impact of product/process change control for sterilization.
• Conduct EO cycle and NPRT re-qualifications.
• Perform periodic product EO residual analysis.
• Work on project teams providing sterilization expertise to help build internal knowledge and aid in business decision-making.
• Perform failure investigations and product impact assessments for non-conformances related to Sterilization parameters. Also, provide technical support to CAPA’s related to Sterilization issues.
• Contributing member of multidisciplinary project teams in the design, development, and manufacturing of surgical sutures and other bio surgical applications.
• Contributing member of project teams in the development and manufacturing of medical devices.
• Plans, conducts and directs engineering projects or studies including complete projects requiring advanced knowledge of a specialized field.
• Applies comprehensive and diverse knowledge of scientific principles and practices within broad assignment areas.
• May coordinate and direct activities of technical support staff (salary and wage) and is responsible for technical development of assigned staff.
• Track and trend data, identify and implement process improvements to improve business measures.
• Investigate product inquiries, develop and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyzes data and complex situations involving the evaluation of tangible and identifiable variables to arrive at creative and effective solutions.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new assignments.
• May provide guidance and work direction to lower level scientists / engineers.
• Serve as Back-up signature authority for Base Business Sterilization team.
• Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (for example, ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001).
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• 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

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Bio Medical or equivalent related field is required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 2-4 years relevant work experience
• Must have experience within the medical device industry.
• Broad understanding of environmental control, packaging, and manufacturing process impact on sterility assurance.
• Thorough experience in sterilization processes; Ethylene Oxide process knowledge.
• Proven experience in change control process within a regulated industry, including development, implementation and test method validation.
• Knowledgeable in ISO, FDA and other regulated standards.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office) and use of software application(s). Experience with LIMS or ERP is preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAPA and non-conformance systems is required.
• Proficient with leadership in project management and technical expertise.
• Position requires leadership skills, teamwork, initiative, creativity, assertiveness, attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that embraces change, risk, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must demonstrate a mastery of the analytical skills and professional judgment required to resolve major technical issues.
• Must be capable of making effective management level presentations, writing formal reports dealing with both technical and business implications, and preparing project plans while identifying and understanding the interrelationships

Other:

• English Fluency required
• 10% Travel a possibility

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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