Staff Scientist, Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance
Johnson & Johnson · Groningen, Netherlands
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Role summary
Staff Scientist role supporting microbiological quality and sterility assurance strategies across Johnson & Johnson Vision's global operations. Responsibilities span new product introductions, process validations, sterilization site management, regulatory compliance, and contamination control initiatives.
What they're looking for
- Expert knowledge of microbiological quality, sterility assurance, and aseptic processing
- Experience with sterilization validation, process characterization, and terminal sterilization methods
- Regulatory affairs familiarity and ability to support FDA/global submissions
- Strong technical expertise in cleanroom operations and contamination control strategies
- Site audit and quality agreement review experience
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with R&D and manufacturing
What you'll be doing
- Lead new product introductions as core team member, including protocol development and regulatory liaison
- Conduct on-site validations and audits at contract sterilization and manufacturing sites globally
- Drive sterility assurance strategy and process improvements across product portfolio and manufacturing operations
- Support selection and qualification of external manufacturers, contract labs, and sterilization vendors
- Provide technical expertise for test method validations, change controls, and regulatory audit readiness
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