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Johnson & Johnson

Associate Scientist

Posted Jul 25, 2025
Job ID: JJJP00022947
Location
Cork, County Cork
Hours/week
39 hrs/week
Timeline
1 year
Payrate range
Unknown

Position Summary

Global Clinical Release & Stability is a department of Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Sciences - Analytical Development (PDMS-AD). The department is responsible for Tox release testing, Clinical release and stability testing for drug substance and drug product, and Stability Lifecycle management. The Clinical release & stability department in Cork, Ireland, is responsible for the analytical testing for biotechnology products.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Perform analytical and/or biochemical tests according to international pharmacopeial, regulatory and corporate standards in a timely and organized fashion.

  • Generate data and interpret results within required due dates for release and stability.

  • Perform data review.Keep up to date with existing and new SOPs and official documentation.

  • Contribute to proper use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

  • Perform investigations, where required, for deviations, Out-of-Specification Results etc.

  • Perform sample management activities.

  • Coordinate receipt and distribution of samples throughout the laboratories.

  • Perform other duties as designated by Laboratory Management.

  • Develop subject matter expertise on assigned analytical techniques.

  • Independently write/revise SOPs or other official documentation and reports, when required.

  • Execute independently assigned projects.

  • Train / coach other analysts and new personnel.


Education and Experience/Competencies

  • A Bachelor Degree or Masters Qualification in Chemistry, Biology or a related field with knowledge of analytics and/or stability.

  • At least 2-3 years of industry experience.

  • Practical analytical laboratory experience in a GMP environment is required.

  • A good basic knowledge of some of the following techniques (SEC-HPLC, ELISA SDS-PAGE, Capillary SDS, Residual Moisture, pH, Turbidity and or Bioassays) is an advantage.

  • A knowledge of Sample Management is an advantage.

  • Experience with LIMS systems is desirable. High attention to detail.

  • Analytical skills to troubleshoot laboratory issues are an asset.