Staff Scientist - (Job Number: 0716411)

Staff Scientist - (Job Number: 0716411) DescriptionVISTAKON, a division of Johnson && Johnson Vision Care, Inc. manufactures ACUVUE brand contact lenses&-the world&'s first soft disposable contact lens. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, VISTAKON, a division of Johnson && Johnson Vision Care, is a worldwide company with operations in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe/Middle East/Africa regions. Research, innovation and new-product development are the focus of our organization. Since we introduced soft disposable contact lenses in 1988, no other manufacturer has matched the aggressive expansion of our wide-ranging ACUVUE family of products. Our associates around the world are committed to expanding the ACUVUE brand, and fortifying our position as the worldwide leader in the contact lens industry. To assist us with the growth of our Vision Care business, we are seeking a Staff Scientist. Responsibilities include: Develop validated analytical methods that meet accepted industry standards within a timeframe identified by the project team.Support the project team by conducting assays until methods can be validated and transferred for routine analysis.Must be able to keep excellent records since these documents may be used to support new product submissions to regulatory agencies.Work with universities and outside contract labs to develop methods or characterize materials when requirements exceed internal resources.Actively participate as a member of the project team by accurately communicating assay development status and acting as a liaison to servicesprovided by the Analytical Chemistry group.Excellent documentation practices of all work so that learnings are transferred to others, along with effective verbal and written communicationto teams and organization. We are dedicated to serving the needs of our customers by bringing healthy vision to everyone, everywhere, every day. To this end, we are focused on developing leaders with a broad base of business and cultural skills, along with a strong commitment to the values that are expressed in Our Credo. Qualified candidates for this position will have: Minimum of a Ph.D. or MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related sciences with a strong background in organic chemistry and 3 plus years of experience in developing analytical methods for the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry. Must have experience in writing analytical method validation and transfer protocols that meet ICH, ISO, and cGMP guidance documents. Experience in providing analytical chemistry documentation in support of 510k, PMA, PAI, IND, and NDA submissions to the FDA and international regulatory agencies. Demonstrated expertise in developing methods using HPLC, GC, Mass Spectrocopy, and other modern analytical techniques. Knowledge of statistical methods of analysis, and experimental design is required.Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) such as LabWare is an advantage.Ability to coordinate lab personnel and instrumentation to maximize laboratory efficiency.Experience with providing analytical support to formulation projects. Experience with active pharmaceutical ingredient or drug product characterization is an advantage.Must be able to manage R&&D contractors and third party laboratories If you&'re an achiever eager to reach your highest potential, you&'ll appreciate how Johnson && Johnson Vision Care helps you define and pursue a career path that matches your abilities, experience and desire to achieve. Whether you&'re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, think about the benefits of building your future with a company that offers a breadth of opportunities across business segments and worldwide regions. Come see why we have earned a reputation for being an innovative market leader and why Johnson && Johnson is the employer of choice. Apply Now