Staff Scientist

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Angelo, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Staff Scientist in San Angelo, Texas!

About MedTech:

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. Your outstanding talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Johnson & Johnson MedTech (https://www.jnj.com/medtech).

The Senior Scientist will conduct research directed toward discovery and/or development on a large research and development project or a number of small projects with many complex features under minimal supervision using established and novel technology. This role is responsible for providing sterilization expertise, technical support, validation support, process improvement leadership, and project execution within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Adheres to Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures and supports department objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for EO sterilization execution maintenance activities and serve as the first point of contact for technical inquiries from Ethicon Manufacturing.
• Plan, conduct, and direct engineering projects or studies, including complete projects requiring advanced knowledge of sterilization.
• Oversee daily sterilization operations, including review of deviations and corrections, trend assessments, and technical support for the sterilization process.
• Execute periodic qualifications and performance metrics for the sterilization process.
• Conduct validation of new processes and products, including performance qualification (PQ) and establishment of success criteria.
• Assess the impact of product and process change controls for sterilization.
• Conduct EO cycle and NPRT re-qualifications.
• Perform periodic product EO residual analysis.
• Participate on project teams by providing sterilization expertise to build internal knowledge and support business decision-making.
• Perform failure investigations and product impact assessments for non-conformances related to sterilization parameters.
• Lead or provide technical support for CAPAs related to sterilization issues.
• Serve as a contributing member of multidisciplinary project teams in the design, development, and manufacturing of surgical sutures, biosurgical applications, and medical devices.
• Apply comprehensive and diverse knowledge of scientific principles and practices within broad assignment areas.
• May coordinate and direct activities of technical support staff and support technical development of assigned staff.
• Track and trend data, identify opportunities, and implement process improvements to improve business measures.
• Investigate product inquiries and develop and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyze data and complex situations involving evaluation of tangible and identifiable variables to arrive at creative and effective solutions.
• Exercise independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new assignments.
• May provide guidance and work direction to lower-level scientists and engineers.
• Serve as back-up signature authority for the Base Business Sterilization team.
• Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, including ISO 11135, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and OSHAS 18001.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
• Follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices as applicable.
• Ensure personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Biomedical, or an equivalent related field is required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Experience within the medical device industry is required.
• Broad understanding of environmental control, packaging, and manufacturing process impact on sterility assurance.
• Thorough experience with sterilization processes, including Ethylene Oxide process knowledge.
• Proven experience in change control processes within a regulated industry, including development, implementation, and test method validation.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, and other regulated standards.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and software applications.
• Working knowledge of CAPA and non-conformance systems is required.
• Proficiency in project management leadership and technical expertise.
• Strong leadership skills, teamwork, initiative, creativity, assertiveness, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that embraces change, risk, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
• Mastery of analytical skills and professional judgment required to resolve major technical issues.
• Ability to deliver effective management-level presentations, write formal reports addressing technical and business implications, and prepare project plans while identifying and understanding interrelationships among related disciplines and key activities.
• Knowledge of FDA, BSI, ISO, and GMP requirements.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with LIMS or ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience providing sterilization expertise on cross-functional medical device project teams is preferred.
• Experience supporting EO residual analysis, EO cycle re-qualifications, NPRT re-qualifications, and sterilization performance metrics is preferred.

OTHER:

• Role is based in San Angelo, Texas.
• Work schedule and travel requirements to be confirmed.
• This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• For those who supervise or manage staff, this role is responsible for ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and that all necessary resources are available and in good condition, if applicable.

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing, Vendor Selection