MSAT Process Engineer

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

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J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J's significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) department manages the process technology platform strategy for the production of biotherapeutics in the new BioProcessing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina. We are responsible for Process, Thermal & Cleaning Validation, Standardization of Equipment for New Product Introduction, and Life Cycle Management (LCM) of our commercial production processes.

We have a great opportunity for an MSAT Engineer-Process to join our MSAT Validation team located in Wilson, NC!

Position Summary:

The MSAT Engineer will be responsible for the following:

Active engagement with the MSAT team, delivering a successful outcome to all MSAT validation activities using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Primary activities are in the Process Validation Support (e.g. Mixing Studies, Microbial Hold Studies, Media Challenges, ILC Verification Studies, Chemical Hold Studies) area. Planning, documenting and performing validation studies.

Secondary activities include, but are not limited to Thermal Validation, Cleaning Validation, Supporting process improvement projects, Supporting New product Introduction/ process validation, GMP documentation generation (e.g. protocols / SOPs / WIs / Technical Documents, Exception/Event Investigations).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct MSAT activities in compliance with US and EU regulations, local and global procedures and EHS&S requirements.
• Leading and/or providing technical guidance for process improvement projects and investigations.
• Develop MSAT documentation (e.g. protocols, procedures, reports) and co-ordinate MSAT document review and approval.
• Review and approve documents prepared by other MSAT colleagues.
• Field execution of MSAT protocols.
• Liaise with Manufacturing to provide support where required with routine operations / project-based work.
• Compile relevant information from contractors, suppliers, and other departments to develop technical reports.
• Track and resolve exceptions/events/nonconformances during MSAT activities.
• Prioritize MSAT activities in line with Manufacturing / the project schedule.
• Co-ordinate MSAT activities with contractors and vendors as required.
• Attend identified training, required to fulfill the role of a Senior MSAT Engineer.
• Participate in multi-functional teams (project, investigations) as required

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field, required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum 3+ years experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or regulated industry experience.
• Proven knowledge and application of industry regulations including those of FDA, EMEA, and other authorities.
• Ability to collect, process, and analyze data to draw meaningful conclusions and make informed decisions for studies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency e.g MS Office, Excel, SAP.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to interact at different levels of the organization, perform under pressure and handle conflicting interests.
• Adaptable and flexible with great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently under general direction, having a good sense of prioritization of goals and good time management.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in biological Process Validation
• Experience drafting protocol for studies
• Supporting New Product Introduction/ process validation.
• Ability to lead multi-functional team and to manage complexity and change.

Other:

• This role may require periods of increased travel to support startup activities based on functional needs and project timelines. In some cases, this could involve frequent travel and/or short-term stays with vendors, sister companies, or partners. In steady state, we expect travel to be <10%.

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.

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