Senior Sterilization Scientist - MedTech & Microbiology

Johnson Johnson; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Sterilization Scientist to join our MedTech team in West Chester, PA, or adjacent locations.

You will develop and implement sterilization strategies for orthopedic devices, working closely with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure product safety and efficacy. The role involves leading sterilization validations, supporting audits, and guiding internal and external partners through complex compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Food Science industries.
• Experience in sterilization/microbiological validations.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate microbiology and cleanliness topics related to manufacturing and finished devices.
• Collaborate with Product Development to identify microbiological risks and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Conduct sterilization validations or adoption of new products.
• Support regulatory and supplier audits.
• Perform assessments of contract sterilizers and laboratories.
• Investigate and ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Microbiology

Sterilization

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality engineering

Regulatory awareness

Analytical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Product lifecycle management

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Sterilization Scientist to join our MedTech team in West Chester, PA, or adjacent locations.

You will develop and implement sterilization strategies for orthopedic devices, working closely with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure product safety and efficacy. The role involves leading sterilization validations, supporting audits, and guiding internal and external partners through complex compliance requirements.