R&D Technician II

Johnson & Johnson•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. We are searching for the best talent for R&D Technician II JOB SUMMARY Supports activities related to engineering and prototyping services for Advanced R&D. This position will have responsibilities across Cardiovascular and Specialty Solution (CSS) Companies (Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies) including a span of multiple product platforms such as ENT, Electrophysiology, Neurology, Vision, and Surgical and Non-Surgical Aesthetics.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience, preferably related to the position
High School, technical career, or equivalent
Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures
Knowledge of specific business practices and software and software applications
Able to enter data on spread sheet and database applications
Ability to communicate effectively with Engineers and other Technicians
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers
Ability to work with patent attorneys to secure IP
Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures and to comply with civil rights requirements.
Ability to use computer programs including e-mail
Ability to use measuring and testing equipment associated with the specific discipline
Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing
Ability to perform “active involvement” in the solution of problems and problem resolution
Capacity to solve problems by providing good judgment

Nice To Haves

Analytical Reasoning
Communication
Curious Mindset
Data Management and Informatics
Detail-Oriented
Disinfecting
Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations
Execution Focus
Inventory Control
Laboratory Operations
Laboratory Safety
Molecular Diagnostics
Process Oriented
Quality Control Testing
Research and Development
Sterilization
Teamwork
Use of Laboratory Equipment

Responsibilities

Builds new devices based on engineering designs and/or verbal instructions
Supports basic engineering activities to effect high quality processes and design guidelines for dissemination throughout the division.
Checks basic layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions
Requisitions equipment and materials; performs vendor and equipment analysis for engineers to determine feasibility
Supports designed experiments and capability studies, collects documents, and files records on process specifications
Collects design documentation and puts together training packets on new processes, materials, and equipment
Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures and other safety precautions within the work area.
Provides support to Engineers in matters related to the discipline
Follows standardized procedures to perform his/her tasks, when applicable
Maintains his/her work area clean and organized
Initiates, adjusts and operates basic laboratory and manufacturing equipment
Has completed the environmental and safety training, appropriate for his/her discipline
Performs basic operational diagnostics tests, solves problems and disconnects components, subassemblies and manufacturing systems, processes and equipment with the purpose of isolating the failures, determine a solution and perform the necessary operations, documenting all the changes.
Ensures that the tools and testing equipment are properly calibrated and repaired, according to the standardized operations procedures
Provides design support for research and development
Provides support for engineering change orders
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Responsible for ensuring 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.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
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
Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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 Colorado –48 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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits