Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a QA Specialist II to join our QA team located in Raritan, NJ!
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In this role, you will be providing quality oversight for daily activities related to the production of viral vectors in a controlled cGMP environment. You will act as a liaison with other internal quality organizations to standardize policies, practices and procedures to increase quality and compliance and champion increased awareness of quality related concerns.
Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring high quality in our pharmaceutical products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity!
Main Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Perform review and approval of completed batch records and production documentation in support of batch release activities including preparation of product release documentation.
- Partner with Operations teams to support production activities in a cGMP manufacturing facility.
- Provide quality oversight for incoming shipments of raw materials, working cell banks and consumables and outgoing shipments of viral vector drug substance.
- Ensure all non-conformances are fully investigated and effective corrective/preventive actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Author and revise Quality departmental documents.
- Review and approve controlled documents including standard operating procedures, master batch records, work instructions, protocols and reports, and technical studies.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Perform regularly scheduled oversight of manufacturing activities in a controlled clean room environment.
- Supports site inspections and inspection readiness activities. Ensure the site is audit ready. Support data integrity efforts.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Education:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, with a focused degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent technical field preferred.
Skills & Experience:
Required:
- Minimum 2 years of industry experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge and solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations and FDA/EU guidance
- Ability to be organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive demeanor.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on routine tasks.
- Ability to maintain written records of work performed in paper-based and computerized quality systems.
Preferred:
- Experience with quality support in clinical or GMP manufacturing or support of QC laboratories is preferred.
- Experience with the manufacture of cell and gene therapy products as well as knowledge of Good Tissue Practices is preferred.
Other:
- Requires ability and flexibility to work 8-hour shifts 1st shift Monday - Friday, and provide occasional off shift or weekend support, as needed.
- This position is located primarily in Raritan, NJ, and may require up to 5% local travel.
- The anticipated base pay range for this position is $60,000 to $96,600
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 and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Additional information can be found through the link below. 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.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
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