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STAFF QUALITY SCIENTIST, MICRO LAB-4918140226
Description
Johnson & Johnson Los Angeles Plant is currently seeking a Staff QA Scientist Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, located in Los Angeles, CA.
Johnson & Johnson Los Angeles Plant develops, manufactures and markets premium skin and hair care products sold worldwide and recommended by medical professionals. The product line includes bar and liquid cleansers, shampoo, hand cream, body lotion, facial moisturizers, sun protection and cosmetics, as well as other hair and skin care products.
The Staff QA Scientist, Microbiology, is responsible for supporting all activities, as well as, performing routine testing (as needed) to support the Microbiology laboratory and support activities for Plant Quality Assurance to ensure achievement of Neutrogena's standards for quality. This individual will comply with Neutrogena's policies, procedures, and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulations.
The Staff QA Scientist has an in depth knowledge of Microbiology that allows him/her to lead projects involving complex issues that overlap process and microbiological testing. The Staff QA Scientist is responsible for scientific leadership within a microbiological QA laboratory performing, for example, method validation, method suitability troubleshooting, and data transfer from R&D to commercial QA/QC labs. The Staff Scientist will have leadership responsibilities for validating, troubleshooting and transferring microbiological data. The position requires a sound background in biology and industrial microbiology. Experience with developing and validating microbiology-based methods as well as other standard pharmaceutical microbiological techniques.
This individual will support, provide recommendations and implement Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and lab investigation corrective actions to support a compliant laboratory. This individual will qualify lab equipment and support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and service plans. This individual will perform appropriate training of laboratory employees in their job functions, and provide quality systems and task training. This individual will also provide oversight and assist activities of more junior personnel as required by laboratory management.
He/she will suggest alternative methods, processes and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing laboratory opportunities. He/she will review technical problems and procedures within the laboratory and recommend solutions to problems or changes in procedures. This role will perform technical writing of documents such as SOPS, investigation reports, study protocols, validation and suitability reports, and summary reports. He/she will interact with laboratory service vendors to establish service agreements and support investigation or trouble-shooting activities as needed. This individual will assure compliance with all US (e.g. FDA Guidelines, USP, cGMP) and compliance requirements (cGMP and Quality Systems) as microbiological testing.
This individual will perform more advanced microbial testing projects and investigation under the direction of the Microbiology manager. Assists management as a professional advisor and authoritative figure on issues pertaining to specialized and detailed microbiological tasks.
J2W:LI NA
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related field is required. This position requires a minimum of 7+ years of work experience in a Quality Assurance/QC Microbiology laboratory. Relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical, Personnel Care and/or OTC industry in the field of QA Microbiology is required. Familiarity with USP is required. Knowledge ISO is preferred. Knowledge and competency in application of FDA and other required regulations is required.
Hands on Experience with USP Microbial Limits testing and identification of microorganisms and interpreting the results are required. Current experience with a variety of microbiological tests of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products is highly preferred. Current experience with water testing (USP Purified water), Environmental monitoring, biological indicator testing, and isolate identification (Vitek Microbial Identification System) is also highly preferred. Experience writing, modifying, and revising SOPs is required. Fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as current GMP regulations is required. The ability to review and understand microbiological test data is required.
Experience with knowledge of calibration and measuring performance of microbiological testing equipment is highly preferred. Experience with training laboratory personnel is highly preferred. Experience with SAP and LIMS is preferred.
This position requires collaborative conjunction with management to develop or improve methodologies. This individual will be able to understand process criteria and regulations and business impact of decisions and actions. Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency are also required. Ability to work independently with little guidance is required.
The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience preparing of validation protocols and reports and being able to effectively communicate to management and other functional areas on microbiological issues is required. Good organizational skills for leading teams and communicating timelines are required. Advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat required.
This position is located in Los Angeles, California and requires the candidate to work professional work schedule. As the business requires, this candidate will need to cover off shifts for the lab, supporting a 24/7 facility operations. There is no relocation offered for this role, so the individual must be within commuting distance or willing to self relocate.
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Primary Location:North America-United States-California-Los Angeles
Organization: Neutrogena Corporation (6107)
Job Function: Biology
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Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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STAFF QUALITY SCIENTIST, MICRO LAB-4918140226
Description
Johnson & Johnson Los Angeles Plant is currently seeking a Staff QA Scientist Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, located in Los Angeles, CA.
Johnson & Johnson Los Angeles Plant develops, manufactures and markets premium skin and hair care products sold worldwide and recommended by medical professionals. The product line includes bar and liquid cleansers, shampoo, hand cream, body lotion, facial moisturizers, sun protection and cosmetics, as well as other hair and skin care products.
The Staff QA Scientist, Microbiology, is responsible for supporting all activities, as well as, performing routine testing (as needed) to support the Microbiology laboratory and support activities for Plant Quality Assurance to ensure achievement of Neutrogena's standards for quality. This individual will comply with Neutrogena's policies, procedures, and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulations.
The Staff QA Scientist has an in depth knowledge of Microbiology that allows him/her to lead projects involving complex issues that overlap process and microbiological testing. The Staff QA Scientist is responsible for scientific leadership within a microbiological QA laboratory performing, for example, method validation, method suitability troubleshooting, and data transfer from R&D to commercial QA/QC labs. The Staff Scientist will have leadership responsibilities for validating, troubleshooting and transferring microbiological data. The position requires a sound background in biology and industrial microbiology. Experience with developing and validating microbiology-based methods as well as other standard pharmaceutical microbiological techniques.
This individual will support, provide recommendations and implement Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and lab investigation corrective actions to support a compliant laboratory. This individual will qualify lab equipment and support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and service plans. This individual will perform appropriate training of laboratory employees in their job functions, and provide quality systems and task training. This individual will also provide oversight and assist activities of more junior personnel as required by laboratory management.
He/she will suggest alternative methods, processes and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing laboratory opportunities. He/she will review technical problems and procedures within the laboratory and recommend solutions to problems or changes in procedures. This role will perform technical writing of documents such as SOPS, investigation reports, study protocols, validation and suitability reports, and summary reports. He/she will interact with laboratory service vendors to establish service agreements and support investigation or trouble-shooting activities as needed. This individual will assure compliance with all US (e.g. FDA Guidelines, USP, cGMP) and compliance requirements (cGMP and Quality Systems) as microbiological testing.
This individual will perform more advanced microbial testing projects and investigation under the direction of the Microbiology manager. Assists management as a professional advisor and authoritative figure on issues pertaining to specialized and detailed microbiological tasks.
J2W:LI NA
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related field is required. This position requires a minimum of 7+ years of work experience in a Quality Assurance/QC Microbiology laboratory. Relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical, Personnel Care and/or OTC industry in the field of QA Microbiology is required. Familiarity with USP is required. Knowledge ISO is preferred. Knowledge and competency in application of FDA and other required regulations is required.
Hands on Experience with USP Microbial Limits testing and identification of microorganisms and interpreting the results are required. Current experience with a variety of microbiological tests of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products is highly preferred. Current experience with water testing (USP Purified water), Environmental monitoring, biological indicator testing, and isolate identification (Vitek Microbial Identification System) is also highly preferred. Experience writing, modifying, and revising SOPs is required. Fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as current GMP regulations is required. The ability to review and understand microbiological test data is required.
Experience with knowledge of calibration and measuring performance of microbiological testing equipment is highly preferred. Experience with training laboratory personnel is highly preferred. Experience with SAP and LIMS is preferred.
This position requires collaborative conjunction with management to develop or improve methodologies. This individual will be able to understand process criteria and regulations and business impact of decisions and actions. Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency are also required. Ability to work independently with little guidance is required.
The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience preparing of validation protocols and reports and being able to effectively communicate to management and other functional areas on microbiological issues is required. Good organizational skills for leading teams and communicating timelines are required. Advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat required.
This position is located in Los Angeles, California and requires the candidate to work professional work schedule. As the business requires, this candidate will need to cover off shifts for the lab, supporting a 24/7 facility operations. There is no relocation offered for this role, so the individual must be within commuting distance or willing to self relocate.
BE VITAL in your career, Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Primary Location:North America-United States-California-Los Angeles
Organization: Neutrogena Corporation (6107)
Job Function: Biology
Certain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO is the Law
EEO is the Law GINA Supplement