Microbiologist 1 - Guelph, Canada - Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a
Microbiologist I within the Quality Laboratory team, for a
12-Months Contract , at the Guelph, Ontario manufacturing site.

This position will be based on the
Weekend shift (
Friday - Monday; 7:00am - 5:00pm ).

The Johnson & Johnson Guelph site is a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets.

In Canada, Johnson & Johnson Inc.

markets innovative consumer products focusing on skin and hair care, baby care, wound care, oral health and women's health as well as a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter products.

In this laboratory-based position, the Microbiologist I will support all microbiology laboratory monitoring and testing. The individual will be required to ensure compliance with all internal specifications and regulatory/corporate policies. This position may also support analytical laboratory activities as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Support testing and approval of materials including: raw materials; water; finished products; packaging components; stability and R&D materials.
Maintaining the Laboratory and workspace in an Audit-Ready State, communication of priorities with impacted departments (eg. Manufacturing, Laboratory, Planning)
Support plant hygiene through testing and approval of samples related to environmental monitoring and cleaning validation.
Execute investigations into microbiological nonconformances and coordinate necessary CAPA activities.
Generate system reports as required (Nonconformances; Change controls).
Carry out bacterial and yeast/mould identifications using the MicroSEQ microbial identification system.
Complete formal risk assessments for isolates as needed.
Maintain detailed, accurate and uptodate records of work performed using good documentation practices (GDPs).
Maintain a safe work environment and utilize aseptic technique and good laboratory practices (GLPs) in the handling of biological agents and chemicals.

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum bachelor's degree in microbiology or biological discipline equivalent

Experience and skills:

Required:

Minimum 12 years of relevant microbiology experience; experience in relevant microbiological techniques is required
Strong knowledge and use of aseptic techniques
Ability to work Weekend shift (Friday
Monday; 7:00am 5:00pm).

Preferred:

Familiar with Good Manufacturing and Good documentation practices
Should be comfortable working with various computer programs, including Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Enjoys working to meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic and fastpaced team environment
Working knowledge of SAP and/or Catalyst LIMS software.
Integrity and Credo based actions
Big picture orientation
Organization and talent development
Sense of urgency
Collaboration
Selfawareness and flexibility
Results and performance driven
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and problemsolving skills
Other key skills include attention to detail, being able to work effectively within a team and as an individual, and able to prioritize tasks.

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