R&D Lab Systems Scientist Full-time

R&D Lab Systems Scientist

We are seeking top talent for the R&D Lab Systems Scientist role on our Vision team. This position may be based in Jacksonville, FL. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient's lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at jnj.com.

Summary: The R&D Lab Systems Scientist will be responsible for supporting enhancements within our LabVantage Laboratory Information Management System (LV LIMS). You will support a multi-functional team with GxP testing support spanning analytical, physical, and optical methods. You will be an integral member of the R&D Operations team. You will partner closely with key business partners including R&D, IT, and Quality Assurance to deliver on business goals and objectives. This role entails working in a medical device environment and applying GxP knowledge to deliver innovative solutions to the business. You will act as an advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes with LV LIMS, improving user experience, and adhering to quality policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for troubleshooting, assist system users, support developers in verifying user requirements are properly translated, execute user acceptance testing, and provide suggestions to improve user experience
• Support multiple enhancement-based projects and cross-functional project teams
• Support project plans to meet timelines and budgets
• Develop an in-depth understanding of contact lens manufacturing processes
• Build positive relationships with other business functions across R&D
• Ensure all activities follow GMP, ISO, and quality system requirements
• Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled

Qualifications:

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry) with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Knowledge and experience with LIMS development and enhancements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and be flexible to different work schedules as needed by the business
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on own initiative
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
• Good interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills with proven leadership abilities

Preferred:

• Experience within regulated medical device or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with LIMS
• Working experience with external suppliers
• International collaboration experience

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

Required Skills: Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Design, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, Software Testing, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy