Job for Scientist in Toxicology & Biocompatibility at Johnson & Johnson

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Post : Staff Scientist, Toxicology & Biocompatibility

Job Description
• Design and implement testing systems and procedures for biocompatibility testing for JNJ MD materials and products
• Ensure appropriate documentation is established & maintained
• Ensure that testing meets all international & domestic test requirements according to ISO (International Organization for Standardization), FDA (Food & Drug Administration)-CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) law
• Oversee, design, implement, and analyze test systems, procedures and test results for biocompatibility evaluation for JNJ MD materials and products
• Summarizing final contract lab reports and supports coordination of central documentation procedures required for product submission reports
• Apply technical expertise to solve complex biocompatibility problems as related to the ISO 10993 standards and regulatory authority requirements for product safety
• Interact closely with and provide consultative direction to R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Surgical R&D, and Supplier Management within JNJ MD
• Support on-site and off-site Regulatory Authority audits to support product that may be sold in various worldwide markets.
• Maintain a collaborative spirit of the work environment that is both professional and ensures the integrity of others as partners and team members who uphold the Johnson and Johnson Credo in everything that is driven towards a potentially marketed product.

Candidate Profile
• A Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, biomedical engineering or a related scientific field is required
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in biocompatibility assessment and evaluation in a medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or consumer product company is required
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member across various functions in a challenging and changing environment is required
• Experience working in a regulated environment of medical device safety and supporting product submission and audit is required; support for worldwide market registration is preferred
• Knowledge of biocompatibility assessment for medical devices and previous knowledge of how to conduct and assist in the interpretation of in vivo and in vitro studies is preferred
• Proven experience with project management skills, leading safety evaluation for multiple projects, managing priorities and time management is required
• Familiarity with medical device product development is preferred
• Communication of issues and concepts in a clear, concise manner is required
• Self-directed performance in unsupervised environment is required
• This position will be based in Raynham, MA and may require up to 10% domestic travel

Additional Information
Experience : 10 years
Qualification : B.Sc
Location : United States-Massachusetts-Raynham
Industry Type : Pharma
Functional Area : R&D
End Date : 5th November, 2018