Analyst 1, Chemistry Lab Jobs

Ethicon is recruiting for an Analyst 1, Chemistry Laboratory, located in San Angelo, TX.

For over 100 years, Ethicon has stood side by side with healthcare professionals around the world, sharing the same passion to improve and save lives. From the creation of the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures, we are committed to advancing surgical care so that patients live longer, more fulfilling lives. Our surgical technologies and solutions include sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats along with interventional ablation, robotics and digital solutions. We are part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Learn more about our company, products, procedure solutions, and latest advancements at www.Ethicon.com .

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting complex test and analysis to assure that product comply with established specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Able to work in an environment with chemicals safely.
• Recommends and implements revisions, corrections and changes to test equipment, procedures and methods.
• Performs raw material, in-process and/or finished goods tests and reviews.
• Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (for example, ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001)
• Completes record of inspection results, acceptance, rejection and disposition for entry into logbooks or computer systems (i.e. LIMS).
• Performs chemical and sterility release of product.
• Carries out difficult calculations and prepares documentation that shows the results for the test performed.
• Monitors and reviews environmental charts and/or numeric data.
• Support process improvement teams for departmental and company continuous improvement activities (Lean, compliance laboratory processes, etc.)
• Conducts training for lower level technicians and operations.
• Execute simple microbiology analyses in-process sample and finish products (Microbial count, Environmental Monitoring and sterility test) to comply with current procedures and Pharmacopoeias.
• Initiates and coordinates discussions with quality, engineering and other relevant departments to develop corrective actions for reoccurring problems
• Performs sterility, environmental, moisture, residual ethylene oxide, and triclosan testing.
• Responsible to ensure adequate systematic control of nonconforming product.
• Cross-trains to support other functional areas.
• Ensures proper safety and environmental procedures and practices are utilized
• Basic Technical writing techniques knowledge to perform preliminary laboratory investigation.
• Experience on proper use and basic troubleshooting on the following laboratory instrumentations: UPLC, HPLC, GC, FTIR, pH, KF, Particle counter, RCS.
• Performs other duties assigned as by any member of Laboratory Management.
• Investigate and write out of specification reports.o Read and interpret results, performs trend analysis as required.
• Participates on special requests for product testing, such as qualification protocols
• Inspects, tests and/or evaluates the precision and accuracy of products, and/or testing equipment.
• Prepares media and performs quality assurance control checks per USP.
• Basic knowledge on microbiology principles, theories, practices and methodology.
• Recommends, amends and analyzes sampling procedures, test methods, standard operating procedures, and/or inspection measures in order to lean processes or simplify current practices.

Job Qualifications

• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment (21 CFR Part 211 and 211, 21 Part 820, ICH Q7 and/or 21 CFR Part 4)
• Basic Spectroscopy knowledge (theorical and practical) to evaluate and troubleshoot chromatography analysis, document and review chromatography and/or spectroscopy (GC, UPLC, HPLC, FTIR, etc.) results that could impact the results for the test performed.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in quality processes and regulatory requirements.
• Basic wet chemistry techniques related to qualitative and quantitative
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills required
• University / Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent is required with major on Science preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, LIMS, Empower and other computer software recommended
• Generally Requires 0-2 Years Work Experience

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

Primary Location

NA-US-Texas-San Angelo

Organization

Ethicon Inc. (6045)

Job Function

Quality Control