Career for M.Pharm, MSc as Associate Scientist at Johnson & Johnson

Janssen India, the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson India, is dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in India, in oncology, immunology, neuroscience and analgesia, dermatology, infectious diseases and metabolic diseases. Driven by a strong dedication to the health and well-being of patients, Janssen India brings innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world. Janssen recognizes the impact of serious conditions on people’s lives, and aims to empower people through disease awareness, education and access to quality care in six therapeutic areas.

Post : Associate Scientist

Job Description :
The objective of this position is to deliver analytical services to various global R&D sites. The position demands an analyst role to manage the analytical activities with a compliance focus under the supervision of J&J analytical team leader or designee.

Key Deliverables of this role:
• To plan the execution of tasks assigned by completing analyses right-first time and within analytical testing window
• To prepare technical documents e.g. method transfer and method validation protocol and reports, etc.
• To perform analysis according to current effective protocol, specifications, analytical methods, and laboratory processes
• To verify trending of results as per established laboratory procedure
• To report results and submit the documentation for data validation in a timely manner, as per established laboratory procedure
• To immediately escalate issues/observations/non-conformance to supervisor as per applicable procedures/policies
• Participate in handling and resolution of laboratory non-conformances with related documentation, perform investigation analysis in timely manner, and provide necessary information
• To ensure trainings are completed on time, and all tasks are performed only after completion of trainings on current effective procedures.
• To provide technical/scientific support to other lab personnel within the premise
• To perform laboratory support activities as per training and perform tasks related to audit readiness
• To participate in project teams as analytical technical team member, as applicable
• To attend (in-house) seminars, scientific meetings in own field
• To attend the department meetings and participate in the initiatives for quality improvement process, as applicable
• To compile data and collate information, such as required for regulatory submission, or preparation of work instructions and standard operating procedures

Must have functional competencies
• Technical expertise related to chemistry, analytical techniques, stability study assessment and research technologies
• Ability to plan and execute analytical assignments
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and ability to identify gaps, root causes of issues and think out of the box to develop a solution
• Adequate knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, data integrity, SOPs and global regulations as appropriate
• Technical skills related to interpretation of analytical data and accurate documentation of laboratory investigations and non-conformances
• Adequate articulation and technical writing skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize assigned work

Critical Personality Attributes
• Ability to grasp processes and lab practices to independently execute basic analytical deliverables
• To stimulate and encourage new ideas and improvement processes
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Systematic approach and commitment to assigned deliverables
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines and maintain a positive attitude
• Good to have some basic understanding of data visualization, statistical trending

Additional Information
Experience : 1 year to 3 years
Qualification : Minimum MSc, B Pharm, M. Pharm
Location : Maharashtra - Greater Mumbai
Industry Type : Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : R&D
End Date : 20th March, 2021