Principal QC Labs Engineer

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan New Jersey United States of America Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America Titusville New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at are searching for a Principal QC Labs Engineer. This Hybrid position can be based in Titusville New Jersey Springhouse Pa or Raritan New Jersey.

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CAR-T is an innovative treatment which uses the power of the patients own immune system. A patients T-cells are genetically modified to eliminate cancer cells. This ground-breaking technology provides hopeful prospects to patients where other therapies have failed or fail to provide adequate results. JJIM is working to develop manufacture and commercialize products in the CAR-T space.

The CAR-T Engineering organization provides ownership and oversight for the entire asset portfolio and associated business processes for JJIMs Advanced Therapies Supply Chain. Along the lifecycle of our assets such as facilities equipment and utilities this role is the key point of contact for technical matters related to QC laboratory and instrumentation systems.

The CAR-T QC Labs Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise using best practices and developing internal as well as external partnerships within the CAR-T program at the site level and beyond. They will be a key contributor to ensure flawless execution during project design qualification startup and transition to operations and asset replacement projects and will closely collaborate with the different project organizations vendors sites and addition the Engineer will create and sustain continuous technical improvements around our asset base and supports problem solving as needed. Daily the Engineer partners with Analytical R&D Operations MSAT Quality and 3rd party partners as well as Environment Health & Safety.

The Principal CAR-T QC Labs Engineer will act as a decision maker in the Engineering workstream and partner with Analytical R&D E&PS Operations and Quality to ensure facility and equipment design meet operational requirements. You will manage and drive engineering systems through Engineering Procurement and Construction Phases to ensure on-time system delivery. As technical owner of systems the Engineer is responsible for qualified system turnover to the end user. You will collaborate in the development and own set-up of supply chain technology and processes for the design of a next-generation manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:
As CAR-T Engineering System Owner represent Engineering in Facility & Equipment Design Qualification and Startup through transfer to the end user. Support tech transfer activities through process validation and regulatory approval.
Create or support the writing of URSs (User Requirement Specifications) Change Controls Impact Assessments technical evaluations and operational documents. Ensure business requirements are incorporated into the design; responsible for business owner approval of requirement specifications.
Ownership for equipment / technology secure relationships with equipment and technology partners to ensure smooth transition from project custody.
In partnership with E&PS lead engagement with vendor factory acceptance testing (FAT) / site acceptance testing (SAT) within system of responsibility
Participate and have ownership of decisions made in safety reviews (EHS by Design HAZOPs machine safety ergonomics etc.)
Support development of integrated process data map and criticality assessments for use in automation and manufacturing systems deliverables.
Accountable for cost and resources within system(s) of responsibility
During the facility construction phase participate and support system installations walkdowns C&Q and turn-over activities.
Develop asset management procedures PM maintenance and calibration
Drive the standards for the asset portfolio and provide asset ownership as a service for production / laboratory equipment facilities and clean/GMP utilities
Accompany all stages of a typical asset lifecycle including replacement planning & vendor evaluation / selection
Support resolving of technical issues or roadblocks as fast as possible including lessons learned
Support investigations deviations corrective and preventive actions towards successful timely and compliant closure
Participate in compliance inspections / audits within area of responsibility
Ensure compliance with all applicable cGMPs global regulatory requirements safety environmental regulations SOPs WIs and Company policies and corporate standards
Actively communicate regularly with the Engineering community and foster expertise sharing with CAR-T entities around the globe
Analyze processes to find opportunities for optimization efficiency improvements and cost savings.
Furthermore a portion of your time will be focused on developing detailed knowledge of CAR-T production processes:
Develop & maintain in-depth understanding of the CAR-T manufacturing processes (including sound scientific understanding) operational procedures and manufacturing environment (Facilities Utilities Equipment Systems Processes)
Develop & maintain robust understanding of aseptic and cell processing techniques.
Develop & maintain an in-depth knowledge of cell processing robotics and automation.
Develop & maintain understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (general GMP and specific focus on ATMP)

Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University Degree required; advanced degree or focused degree preferred in Engineering Bioscience Engineering Industrial Engineering Pharmacy Biochemistry or related field.

Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in Manufacturing Operations Laboratory Operations and/or Engineering environment
Experience within Pharmaceuticals Biopharmaceuticals / Large Molecule or equivalent industry
Hands-on experience in asset ownership (i.e. equipment facilities and utilities)
Experience managing and influencing change including vendor management change control and/or asset replacement strategies/activities
In depth knowledge of current GMP standards and guidelines related to equipment utilities and facilities commissioning and qualification (e.g. ISO EN ICH FDA ISPE)
Ability to prioritize and manage the workload and as required be able to manage shifting priorities based on critical deadlines so that business needs are always met
Service mentality and ability to proactively collaborate with teams and partners working hands-on on aspects of Engineering and asset ownership while identifying areas of improvement
Demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and externally within a matrix environment.
Demonstrated start-up mindset and you proactively search for solutions.
You prioritize and provide clear instructions to peers.
You thrive in a rapidly changing environment and lead as a change agent to promote flexibility creativity and accountability while at the same time handling procedures/ guidelines which require strict execution.
You work independently and successfully prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously and integrating cross-functional issues.

Preferred:
Experience with equipment / systems commissioning/qualification/validation Laboratory Analytical Instruments Process Automation IT manufacturing systems cell therapy (CAR-T).

Other:
Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100000. to $172500.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Benchmarking Coaching Critical Thinking Facility Management Leading Change Lean Manufacturing Principles Lean Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Flow Management Organizing Performance Measurement Predictive Maintenance Product Design Program Management Project Scheduling Safety-Oriented Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Strategic Thinking

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Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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 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 Condolence Leave 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave 10 days Volunteer Leave 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. Experience:

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