Description

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a LVV Manufacturing Operator to be located in Raritan, NJ.

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As the LVV Manufacturing Operator, CAR-T, you will:

• Be part of the manufacturing operations team responsible for production of Lentivirus vector for the autologous CAR-T products in a controlled current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cleanroom environment.
• Perform process unit operations according to standard operating procedures and batch records, and record production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems and cGMP requirements.
• Execute production activities common to cell culture in shake flasks and wave bioreactor, cell counting methods (i.e. Vi-Cell), thawing, passaging, aseptic technique/processing, chromatography columns or filtration(TFF, DF), filter integrity test, GE AKTA systems and/or microfiltration/ultrafiltration systems, purification, automated filler (i.e.FP50) and sterile filling using appropriate techniques.
• Perform tasks related to single use bioreactor operations including bioreactor setup, sampling and monitoring, and disassembly.
• Work in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Aid in the development of manufacturing processes including appropriate documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing operations leveraging own observation as well as input of team members.
• Handle virus and human derived materials in containment areas.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma with a 1-2 years of related work experience OR an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Biochemistry) is required.
• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, testing, or engineering areas is preferred.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is preferred.
• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals or Biopharmaceuticals industry is preferred.
• Experience in an aseptic and manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written), as well as, good communication skills are required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and to stand for a long period of time are required.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required.
• Availability to work in a day shift (1st or 2nd shift) is required.
• Ability to accommodate changes in the schedule including working in other shifts as per operational needs is required.
• This position will be based in Raritan, NJ and requires up to ten percent (10%) of domestic travel.

*The Raritan CAR-T Manufacturing organization is committed to working with any applicant or employee to make reasonable accommodations in the job structure in consideration of any known physical challenges or disabilities.

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $49,088 to $66,413 annually.
• This position is overtime eligible
• Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal, and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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