Johnson & Johnson

QA Validation Specialist II LVV

Johnson & Johnson$65K — $104K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or related field preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally in biotech or pharmaceuticals.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidelines.
  • Highly organized with a positive team-oriented attitude.
  • Attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently on routine tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Apply QA knowledge to identify issues impacting objectives.
  • Review environmental monitoring data for compliance and cleanroom release.
  • Assess cleanroom performance against ISO 14644 and GMP Annex 1.
  • Monitor contamination control and HVAC performance to maintain cleanroom standards.
  • Document validation activities and maintain compliance records.
  • Support investigations of operational deviations or failures.
  • Oversee qualification processes for equipment and facilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Up to 120 hours of vacation per year.
  • Sick time of up to 40 hours per year, increasing based on state residency.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Parental leave and bereavement leave offered.
  • Flexible volunteer leave policy for community service.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Quality

Job Sub Function:
Quality Assurance

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for QA Validation Specialist II LVV! .This position will be located in Raritan, NJ.

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.Janssen.com and follow us [redacted]. Janssen Biotech, Inc. is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

Janssen Biotech, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and Legend Biotech USA Inc., have entered into a global, strategic collaboration to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. This innovative strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of two companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy CAR-T platform and investigational treatment.

In this role, you will be providing quality oversight for daily activities related to the production of analytical cell banks, cryopreservation of human apheresis and testing 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:
  • Applies Quality Assurance knowledge of guidelines and surfaces issues that may impact organizational objectives.
  • Environmental Monitoring Data
    Review and ensure compliance of viable and non-viable particulate monitoring, airflow, differential pressure, humidity, and temperature data needed for cleanroom release.
  • Verify Compliance with GMP and ISO Cleanroom Standards
    Assess cleanroom performance against ISO 14644 and GMP Annex 1 requirements, including cleanliness levels "at rest" and "in operation when needed.
  • Evaluate Contamination Control and HVAC Performance
    Monitor and review contamination control measures, including HVAC performance, surface cleanliness, and particulate control, to ensure clean-rooms maintain required class standards when required.
  • Document Validation Activities and Maintain Cleanroom Validation Records
    Maintain detailed validation protocols, results, deviations, corrective actions, and environmental monitoring logs as required for regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
  • Support Investigations
  • Oversee Equipment/Facility/Process Qualification (URS/Config Specs/QRA/IQ/ OQ/PQ/AVS/EMPQ/APS)
    Perform or review equipment qualification-including installation, operational, and performance qualification-ensuring systems perform consistently for intended use.
  • Oversee Computerized System Validation (CSV)
    Must ensure that the selection, validation, maintenance and retirement of computerized systems that are handled in a consistent manner following a standardized process. Provide CSV support of Process of planning, Installation, Validation, Upgrades/modifications, operation, maintenance, and retirement of the computerized system used as part of the GxP regulated using the manufacturing area from Concept Phase through to the Retirement Phase. Be familiarized with AIQ and RBA deliverables, such as GAMP categories, and AIQ, Annex 11, Part 11, Data Integrity, EHS&S, System Impact assessments and Traceability/Test Matrix.
  • Review Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Status and Confirm GMP Compliance of Equipment Documentation
    Verify that all equipment has current calibration, maintenance, and is functioning within validated parameters prior to approving release.
  • Address Equipment Validation Deviations
    Investigate validation failures, equipment performance issues, or deviations discovered during IQ/OQ/PQ/CSV/AVS/EMPQ/APS testing and ensure resolution before releasing equipment for use.
  • Approve Equipment for Use in Production or Testing
    Following successful validation and documentation review, the QA validation specialist authorizes equipment as fit for use, ensuring it meets defined acceptance criteria.
  • Support Continuous Improvement of Equipment Validation Processes
  • Other tasks, an needed

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 operation clean-rooms 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 $65,000.00 - $
    117,000.00

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

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$65,000.00 - $104,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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