Experienced Engineer - Cleaning Validation

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Experienced Engineer, Process Engineering to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology team located in Wilson, NC. J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with a $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MSAT activities in compliance with US and EU regulations, local and global procedures and EHS&S requirements. Primary activities are in the Cleaning Validation area.
• Perform cleaning Cycle Development, Performance Qualifications, Clean Hold Studies, and Re‑Qualification executions.
• Develop MSAT documentation (e.g., protocols, procedures, reports) and coordinate MSAT document review and approval.
• Review and approve documents prepared by other MSAT colleagues.
• Field execution of MSAT protocols.
• Liaise with Manufacturing to provide support where required with routine operations / project‑based work.
• Compile relevant information from contractors, suppliers, and other departments to develop technical reports.
• Track and resolve exceptions/events/nonconformances during MSAT activities.
• Prioritize MSAT activities in line with Manufacturing / the project schedule.
• Coordinate MSAT activities with contractors and vendors as required.
• Attend identified training required to fulfill the role of a Senior MSAT Engineer.
• Participate in multi‑functional teams (project, investigations) as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office, Excel, SAP).
• At least 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in biological Cleaning Validation (minimum 2 years).
• Beneficial experience in Projects, Process Validation Support (e.g., Mixing Studies, Microbial Hold Studies, Media Challenges), Thermal Validation, supporting process improvement projects, Supporting New Product Introduction/process validation.
• Ability to interact at different levels of the organization, perform under pressure and handle conflicting interests.
• Ability to work independently under general direction, with a good sense of prioritization of goals and good time management.
• Ability to lead multi‑functional teams and to manage complexity and change.
• Proven knowledge and application of industry regulations including those of the FDA, EMEA, and other authorities.

Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Computerized Equipment Skills
• Emerging Technologies
• Gemba Kaizen
• Issue Escalation
• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Control
• Process Engineering
• Process Oriented
• Product Improvements
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
• Situational Awareness
• Supply Planning
• Technical Research
• Technologically Savvy
• Validation Testing

Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (56 hours for employees residing in the State of Washington)
• 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