QC Microbiologist: Aseptic & Parenteral Testing Lead

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a QC Microbiologist Analyst in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The role supports microbiological testing within Biosynthetic and Parenteral manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance and high-quality product release.

The successful candidate will perform routine and non-routine tests, support investigations, environmental monitoring, and participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives. B.S. in Microbiology or Life Sciences and bilingual English/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a life sciences discipline.
• Experience in a Microbiology GMP environment preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Availability to work 3rd shift and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Biosynthetic facility activities during third shift including viable, surface and non-viable air sampling, water and gases monitoring and testing.
• Support microbiological aspects of manufacture, validations and parenteral area projects.
• Perform routine microbiological testing: BET, bioburden, sterility, endotoxin tests, environmental monitoring, and IDs.
• Assist with equipment qualification and new technology introductions.
• Provide microbiological input for aseptic filling processes and media fills; support investigations and risk assessments.
• Conduct trend analysis and develop microbiological metrics for manufacturing data.
• Support internal and external cGMP audits and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Quality control

GMP experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Laboratory data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Microbiology or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

eLIMS

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a QC Microbiologist Analyst in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The role supports microbiological testing within Biosynthetic and Parenteral manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance and high-quality product release.

The successful candidate will perform routine and non-routine tests, support investigations, environmental monitoring, and participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives. B.S. in Microbiology or Life Sciences and bilingual English/Spanish required.