Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Scientist- MQSA (Supplier/EM)

Johnson & Johnson$92K — $148K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or Engineering required.
  • 4+ years of experience in microbiology and sterilization in medical devices or pharmaceuticals preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of microbiological and contamination control processes.
  • Familiarity with relevant standards (ISO, EN, AAMI) required.
  • Experience in investigations, test method development, and validation.
  • Knowledge of supplier-related regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQ&SA) activities with suppliers and external manufacturing.
  • Contribute to change requests and projects affecting controlled environments and sterilization processes.
  • Support contamination control strategies, including environmental monitoring and investigations.
  • Provide technical guidance and training on microbiological quality and sterility assurance.
  • Act as subject matter expert for investigations, CAPA, and audit observations.
  • Coordinate and participate in supplier audits and remediation activities post-audit.
  • Build relationships with external partners including manufacturers and laboratories.

Benefits

  • 120 hours of vacation time per year.
  • 40 hours of sick time per year (or more in some states).
  • 13 holidays, including Floating Holidays, per year.
  • Up to 40 hours of personal and family time off per year.
  • 480 hours of parental leave within the first year of a child's birth/adoption.
  • 240 hours of bereavement leave for immediate family, 40 hours for extended family.
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per year.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Quality

Job Sub Function:
R&D/Scientific Quality

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:
You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting end-to-end Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQ&SA) activities related to suppliers and external manufacturing processes
  • Contributing to change requests and projects impacting controlled environments, cleaning, and sterilization processes
  • Supporting contamination control strategies, including environmental monitoring and investigation activities
  • Providing technical guidance and training on microbiological quality and sterility assurance
  • Acting as subject matter expert for investigations, CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations, and risk assessments
  • Supporting due diligence activities (e.g., acquisitions, partnerships) by providing MQ&SA expertise and risk input
  • Supporting development and updates of supplier quality agreements
  • Coordinating and participating in supplier audits, including preparation, on-site support, response review, and follow-up activities
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to support supplier qualification and lifecycle management
  • Contributing to remediation activities following audits or regulatory findings
  • Building strong relationships with external partners, including manufacturers, suppliers, sterilization providers, and testing laboratories

Qualifications / Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or Engineering is required
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with microbiological and sterilization in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of microbiological control, contamination control, and sterilization processes
  • Familiarity with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, EN, AAMI)
  • Experience conducting or supporting investigations, test method development, and validation
  • Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements related to suppliers and external manufacturing
  • Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance assessments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and levels
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives
  • Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
  • Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and uses effective prompting techniques to support efficiency and productivity


Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Business Behavior, Coaching, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Database Backup, Data Savvy, Disruptive Innovations, Issue Escalation, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Control Testing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Regulatory Environment, Report Writing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

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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