QA Validation Specialist II LVV

Johnson & Johnson • Raritan, NJ

20h • $65,000 - $117,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for QA Validation Specialist II LVV! .This position will be located in Raritan, NJ. At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.Janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Biotech, Inc. is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. Janssen Biotech, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and Legend Biotech USA Inc., have entered into a global, strategic collaboration to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. This innovative strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of two companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy CAR-T platform and investigational treatment. In this role, you will be providing quality oversight for daily activities related to the production of analytical cell banks, cryopreservation of human apheresis and testing of viral vectors in a controlled cGMP environment. You will act as a liaison with other internal quality organizations to standardize policies, practices and procedures to increase quality and compliance and champion increased awareness of quality related concerns. Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring high quality in our pharmaceutical products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required, with a focused degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent technical field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge and solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations and FDA/EU guidance
• Ability to be organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive demeanor.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks.
• Ability to maintain written records of work performed in paper-based and computerized quality systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with quality support in clinical or GMP manufacturing or support of operation clean-rooms is preferred.
• Experience with the manufacture of cell and gene therapy products as well as knowledge of Good Tissue Practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies Quality Assurance knowledge of guidelines and surfaces issues that may impact organizational objectives.
• Environmental Monitoring Data Review and ensure compliance of viable and non‑viable particulate monitoring, airflow, differential pressure, humidity, and temperature data needed for cleanroom release.
• Verify Compliance with GMP and ISO Cleanroom Standards
• Assess cleanroom performance against ISO 14644 and GMP Annex 1 requirements, including cleanliness levels "at rest" and "in operation when needed.
• Evaluate Contamination Control and HVAC Performance
• Monitor and review contamination control measures, including HVAC performance, surface cleanliness, and particulate control, to ensure clean-rooms maintain required class standards when required.
• Document Validation Activities and Maintain Cleanroom Validation Records
• Maintain detailed validation protocols, results, deviations, corrective actions, and environmental monitoring logs as required for regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Support Investigations
• Oversee Equipment/Facility/Process Qualification (URS/Config Specs/QRA/IQ/ OQ/PQ/AVS/EMPQ/APS)
• Perform or review equipment qualification—including installation, operational, and performance qualification—ensuring systems perform consistently for intended use.
• Oversee Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Must ensure that the selection, validation, maintenance and retirement of computerized systems that are handled in a consistent manner following a standardized process.
• Provide CSV support of Process of planning, Installation, Validation, Upgrades/modifications, operation, maintenance, and retirement of the computerized system used as part of the GxP regulated using the manufacturing area from Concept Phase through to the Retirement Phase.
• Be familiarized with AIQ and RBA deliverables, such as GAMP categories, and AIQ, Annex 11, Part 11, Data Integrity, EHS&S, System Impact assessments and Traceability/Test Matrix.
• Review Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Status and Confirm GMP Compliance of Equipment Documentation
• Verify that all equipment has current calibration, maintenance, and is functioning within validated parameters prior to approving release.
• Address Equipment Validation Deviations
• Investigate validation failures, equipment performance issues, or deviations discovered during IQ/OQ/PQ/CSV/AVS/EMPQ/APS testing and ensure resolution before releasing equipment for use.
• Approve Equipment for Use in Production or Testing
• Following successful validation and documentation review, the QA validation specialist authorizes equipment as fit for use, ensuring it meets defined acceptance criteria.
• Support Continuous Improvement of Equipment Validation Processes
• Other tasks, an needed

Benefits

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below.
• https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level