Scientist II

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. 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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

R&D/Scientific Quality

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About Cardiovascular

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Scientist II to be in Ciudad Juárez, Chih, MX.

Purpose:

Assists with the documentation of business critical issues in R&D/Scientific Quality.
Applies functional knowledge of R&D/Scientific Quality and surfaces policies that may impact organizational objectives.
Assists with routine collection and dissemination of feedback to ensure continuous improvement of the quality management system.
Carries out processes to ensure the internal organization's alignment with overall quality priorities under direct supervision.
Follows formal escalation processes to surface issues of product quality, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
Analyzes basic research and data related to regulatory changes, external trends, and strategy.
Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
This job is salaried.

You will be responsible for:

Under supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Performs complex, routine tests in compliance with the laboratory procedures and tests methods in order to provide support to the timely delivery and product manufacturing to customers.
• Performs compendial tests.
• Performs raw material tests, product in process and finished product when full training has been fulfilled.
• Performs daily calibrations/verifications and routine maintenance to equipment and laboratory instruments according to Procedures (SOPs).
• Works in compliance with the current good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and laboratory (GLPs) in regards of documentation, tests and maintenance, notebooks and data sheets, in a precise manner.
• Initiation and participation during Laboratory Research of non-conformant laboratory tests results.
• Collects and prepares laboratory records for evaluation, following good practices of documentation.
• Methodology of problem resolution or instrumentation problems.
• Communicates affairs related to the company or business opportunities to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Ensures the compliance with company and local, State and Federal regulations; policies and procedures to respond in compliance with Safety, Health and Environment.
• Assists in other tasks that contribute to the organization and the proper performance of the laboratory.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science is required. Master’s in science is preferable.
• 2 to 4 years of experience with Bachelor of Science and progressively performing advanced tasks to a level of Scientist 1.
• 0 to 3 years of experience with Master of Science.
• Possesses broad understanding of the English language and shows the ability for oral and written communication in that language.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and
AFFILIATIONS

• Ability to work independently and to perform tests under limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills of organization and communication.
• Must be capable of interacting properly with workmates and colleagues.
• Self-motivated.
• Profound knowledge of research fundamentals.
• MATCP or LACTP Certification preferably.