Associate Scientist, Physical Properties

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist, Physical Properties supports GxP activities in Johnson & Johnson’s R&D Operations laboratory. The role executes routine test methods, supports equipment qualification, and helps integrate new equipment into existing test methods with guidance from subject matter experts in the physical properties laboratory. Additional work includes analyzing data and 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. The position requires close collaboration with project teams and support functions, as well as adherence to laboratory safety procedures.

The role is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and supports Johnson & Johnson’s Vision team, which develops treatments and products to protect, correct, and enhance healthy sight.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques, including gravimetric water content.
• Familiarity with spectroscopy techniques, including UV-Vis, Raman, and FTIR.
• 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

• Perform testing in accordance with procedures for clinical samples, stability protocols, equipment qualification, and test method validation requirements (70%).
• Use tools to track and trend method performance, begin identifying opportunities for improvement, and apply trend results to prioritize resolution of equipment, systems, or process issues to prevent recurrence (10%).
• Represent the physical properties team, alongside senior team members, in multi-departmental meetings and project teams as needed (10%).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management (10%).
• Follow laboratory safety procedures.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and report observations.
• Support equipment qualification, integration of new equipment into existing test methods, project teams, and R&D method development.

What This Job Offers

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