Associate Scientist, Physical Properties

Johnson & Johnson • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist, Physical Properties supports GxP activities in a research and development operations laboratory. The role executes routine test methods, supports equipment qualification, and assists with integrating new equipment into existing test methods with guidance from subject matter experts. It also includes data analysis, identifying trends, reporting observations, supporting project teams, and providing method-development support for methods used in R&D. Familiarity with GxP requirements, ICH Q2, and ISO 18369 guidance for contact lens testing is desired. Collaboration with project teams and support functions, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures, are important to success.

The position is with Johnson & Johnson’s Vision team and is located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• 0–3 years of industry experience working in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other testing.
• Awareness of ISO 18369 guidance documents, ICH Q2, and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze data.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and methods simultaneously.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques, including gravimetric water content.
• Familiarity with UV-Vis, Raman, or FTIR spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with wettability testing using a tensiometer.
• Familiarity with oxygen permeability testing using the polarographic method.
• Familiarity with refractive index testing using an Abbe refractometer.
• Familiarity with mechanical properties testing, including tensile testing.
• Familiarity with GxP requirements, ICH Q2, and ISO 18369 guidance for contact lens testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing according to procedures for clinical samples, stability protocols, equipment qualification, and test method validation requirements.
• Use tools to track and trend method performance, identify improvement opportunities, and apply trend results to help prioritize resolution of equipment, systems, or process issues and prevent recurrence.
• Represent the physical properties team alongside senior team members at multi-departmental meetings and project teams as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level