Staff Scientist, Microbiological Quality & Sterility

Johnson Johnson; Groningen; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a Staff Scientist for Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA) to lead end-to-end quality and sterility strategies. This role spans global locations and focuses on microbiological quality, aseptic processing, and regulatory support.

You will support New Product Introductions (NPI), method validations/transfers, and contamination control, partnering with R&D, QA, and manufacturing to ensure compliant, safe products.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end microbiological quality and sterility assurance activities across global locations.
• Provide on-site validation for new contract sterilization sites, including cycle development and validations.
• Collaborate on contamination control and terminal sterilization solutions with academia and industry partners.
• Support assay method development, validations and transfer as SMEs, coordinating with Regulatory Affairs.
• Partner with R&D, QA, and manufacturing to ensure sterility and quality throughout product life cycle.

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a Staff Scientist for Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA) to lead end-to-end quality and sterility strategies. This role spans global locations and focuses on microbiological quality, aseptic processing, and regulatory support.

You will support New Product Introductions (NPI), method validations/transfers, and contamination control, partnering with R&D, QA, and manufacturing to ensure compliant, safe products.