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Associate Scientist QC Release & Stability
Johnson & Johnson believes health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. 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.
Job Responsibilities:
The Quality Control department is involved in the validation and transfer of various test methods as well as performing routine release and stability tests for novel clinical phase materials as well as ENVM and CVAL samples. The chemical methods applied in-house range from RP, SEC, IC methods, TOC, Conductivity, and a broad range of biochemical methods such as SDS-PAGE and Capillary Electrophoresis.
Key Impact Areas:
* Work according to general guidelines, procedures, and processes in the QC in accordance with internal regulations.
* Be compliant with general guidelines, procedures, and processes in the QC in accordance with internal rules.
* Contribute to building a strong team to expand, strengthen, and maintain the current knowledge base and expertise within QC to reflect changing business needs.
* Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
* Perform timely and cost-effective testing of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs, and monitoring.
* Create and process ETS records if needed, and support investigations when required.
* Maintain, care, and GMP-compliant handling of devices and technical aids used in the QC.
* Write technical reports and documents if needed.
* Perform laboratory duties to support department objectives.
* Periodically review and evaluate analytical assays (cGMP) according to given timelines if needed.
* Contribute to the validation and verification of analytical methods.
* Work in a clean and tidy manner to be ready for inspection at all times.
* OBTAIN THE NECESSARY MATERIALS AND REAGENTS FOR ASSIGNED TESTS.
* Assist in and drive achievements of departmental goals and commitments.
* Support implementation of new equipment in the QC Release & Stability team.
* Drive continuous improvement projects within Quality Control in operational efficiency and GMP compliance.
* Train employees and coordinate employee qualification and re-qualification.
* Additional tasks can be given by the team leader.
* Deliver on annual goals & objectives, guided by Our Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
* Meet KPI, release, and stability testing performed in defined time periods.
* Ensure no overdue ETS records.
Requirements:
Profound working understanding of laboratory operations and practices.
University degree in natural sciences, applied sciences or equivalent.
Skills & Competences:
* Good communication abilities.
* Time and self-management.
* Good language skills in German and English, written and spoken.
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Make Your Mark:
Joining Johnson & Johnson will provide boundless opportunities to craft your path and amplify your impact inside and outside our walls. With our commitment to be the world's healthiest workforce, you can strengthen your body as well as your mind. Working at Johnson & Johnson allows you to touch over a billion lives worldwide every day. When you apply your talent to our collective purpose, there's no end to the lasting impact we can make together.
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