Experienced Engineer - Cleaning Validation

Johnson & Johnson • Wilson, NC

5d • $79,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Experienced Engineer, Process Engineering to join their Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team in Wilson, NC. This role is crucial for expanding manufacturing capacity and supporting the production of innovative biologic medicines. The MSAT team is responsible for process technology platform strategy, including Process & Cleaning Validation, Standardization of Equipment for New Product Introduction, and Life Cycle Management of commercial production processes. The Experienced Engineer will specifically focus on cleaning validation activities within the new Bioprocessing Facility.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biological Cleaning Validation (Minimum 2 years).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MSAT activities in compliance with US and EU regulations, local and global procedures and EHS&S requirements.
• Perform 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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