Skyguide is responsible for people's safety and relies on its team of highly qualified, well-trained employees.
We are recruiting for an Associate Scientist QC Microbiology.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where sophisticated diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity.
For this role, we are looking for an open-minded, goal-driven, motivated individual who can support the validation and transfer of various test methods and the performance of routine release and stability tests for new materials in the clinical and commercial phase. The microbial methods used internally include sterility, bioburden, microbial purity, endotoxin testing, and the identification of microorganisms.
Responsibilities
* Perform stability, in-process control, release, raw material, and environmental monitoring tests
* Analyze, report, and review test results
* Support maintenance of laboratory equipment and operation of instruments
* Support training and qualifications of team personnel
* Ensure timely and cost-effective planning and release of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs, and monitoring
* Support effective completion of lab events, investigations, and CAPAs related to OOS and non-conformances
* Able to support method qualification, verification, and co-validation activities, if required
* Lead and support continuous improvement projects within Quality Control in operational efficiency and GMP compliance
* Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, processes, and guidelines
* Provide support to analytical development, process development, and other stakeholders when needed
Essential Requirements
* University degree in natural sciences, applied sciences, microbiology, or equivalent, and work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry
* Experience in a cGMP regulated environment is advantageous
* Solid knowledge of microbiological laboratory operations and practices
* Must be well-organized, self-motivated, result-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment, attention to detail, and good documentation practice
* Strong strategic and conceptual skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
* Effective communication abilities
* Proactive attitude that challenges the status quo, team player, and team builder
* Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and assignments simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
* Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks to plan and execute according to agreed deadlines
* Good verbal and written skills in English and German
Benefits
* Be part of a world-leading healthcare company committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide
* Collaborate with a highly skilled and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility
* Contribute to sustainability goals by ensuring efficient and balanced facility operations
* Opportunity for career growth and professional development
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of our cultural fabric and weave them into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.