Ethicon Research & Development, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Associate Scientist, located in Raritan, NJ.
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Overall Responsibilities
You will join the Analytical Characterization group within the company's research and development organization. You will become part of the chromatography and wet chemistry GxP laboratory for the qualitative and quantitative analyses of small organic compounds, additives, degradation products, and impurities in complex polymer matrices. You will stay ahead of new scientific and technological developments in the field of chromatography and continuously improve the organization's capabilities in support of New Product Development and Life-Cycle Management. You will perform hands-on experiments independently while collaborating with other analytical associates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform analysis with chromatography techniques (U/HPLC and GC) and other wet chemistry techniques (KF, Autotitration, water content, and water soluble testing) on various materials and chemicals.
- Perform workflow including sample preparation, method execution/ qualification, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting as per appropriate protocols.
- Report issue to management and participate in issue resolution, such as reporting OOS results, participating in laboratory investigations, reporting instrument issues, troubleshooting instruments, etc.
- Practice safe and environmentally sound laboratory techniques adhering to regulatory, local government, and safety guidelines.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, through verbal and written reports, the results of assigned tasks.
- Maintain secrecy of confidential and sensitive information by observing all procedures regarding securing and transmitting privileged information.
- Maintain good documentation and lab notebook per company procedures, and FDA/ICH guidelines.
- Assist senior staff in the preparation of technical reports and manuscripts.
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
- AS/AA, BS or MS in Chemistry (Analytical, Physical, or Organic preferred)
- Practical knowledge of medical device regulations.
Experience and Skills:
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and other wet chemistry techniques is required.
- Experience with analytical test method development and validation is preferred.
- Experience in an Analytical Laboratory with GMP or quality control setting is preferred.
- Work independently and also effectively collaborate and communicate with other team members.
- Displays passion and enthusiasm for innovation.
Other:
- This position is based in Raritan, NJ and requires up to 10% travel.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$57,500] to [$92,000]
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.
Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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