QA Lab Technician

Ethicon, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a QA Lab Technician located in its manufacturing site at San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.

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Under the direction of the Quality Supervisor, Laboratory, or designee, and with the objective of maintaining high Quality Laboratory Practice and compliance with regulatory requirements, performs chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, in process and finished products. Collect environmental samples according to established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performed and evaluate required laboratory test on raw materials, in-process, and finish good materials as per applicable procedures. Also, perform environmental monitoring (viable for surface and air).

• Ensure correct and complete documentation of all tests performed, laboratory logbook, and calibrations verifications.

• Complete all record retention documentation.

• Confirm the proper inventory of laboratory supplies, environmental monitoring materials, and reagents are available to perform laboratory test / monitoring activities.

• Document and evaluate results of product endotoxin, bioburden, and sterility test.

• Keep records following GDP and GMP.

• Maintain work areas and equipment clean and audit ready according to applicable procedures.

• Reports any Out of Specification (OOS) condition, escalate, and document / completed the investigation according to established procedures and assuring its completion following the laboratory investigation report timeframe.

• Coordinates on time calibration of QA laboratory equipment.

• Collect waste, segregate where required and store in designated areas as per applicable procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or technical field is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years in a regulated industry are required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a chemical laboratory, microbiological assays sampling and usage of aseptic techniques is required.
• Basic computer skills and use of software applications is required.
• Knowledge of QSR's and ISO Standards is required.
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) is required.
• Availability to work a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift is required. Must be able to work extra hours, at night or on weekends and irregular shifts.

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.

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