CAR T Manufacturing Operator

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for CAR-T Manufacturing Operator to be in Raritan, NJ.

Purpose: This position is responsible for performing manufacturing procedures and the execution of scheduled tasks within a CGMP environment. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations. Responsible for fostering site pride and J&J citizenship.

You will be responsible for:

•Be part of the manufacturing operations team responsible for the production of autologous CAR-T products for clinical and commercial operation in a controlled current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cleanroom environment.

•Independently execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum.

•Execute manufacturing activities common to cell culturing, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation using appropriate techniques.

•Perform process unit operations according to standard operating procedures and batch records, and record production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

•Work in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.

•Aid in the development of manufacturing processes including appropriate documentation.

•Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing operations leveraging own observation as well as input of team members.

•Handle human-derived materials in containment areas.

•Support schedule adjustments to meet production.

•Accurately complete documentation in SOP’s, logbooks, and other GMP documents.

•Demonstrate training progression through the assigned curriculum.

•Accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of basic cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.

•Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments.

•Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment. Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors.

•Ensure materials are available for production.

•Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with quality systems and cGMP requirements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

•Support the ongoing production schedule by:

O Report to work on time and according to the shift schedule.

O Perform other duties as assigned.

O Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings.

O Practice good interpersonal and communication skills.

O Demonstrate a positive team-oriented approach in the daily execution of procedures.

O Promote and work within a team environment.

O Learn new skills, procedures, and processes as assigned by management and continue to develop professionally.

•Support investigation efforts as required.

•Responsible for audit preparation and participation.

*This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive listing of job functions.  May perform other duties as assigned.

AUTONOMY and COMPLEXITY:

• Needs direction to perform manufacturing daily tasks within functional area.
• Support and contributes to projects
• Assist in troubleshooting routine manufacturing processes
• Support and execute non-routine manufacturing activities.

NATURE OF TASKS:

• Basic technical knowledge within functional units
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the process to properly perform the assigned manufacturing tasks.

COMPUTER ABILITY:

• Basic understanding and working knowledge of systems required per curriculum. Utilizes tools within MS Office and other systems to improve business effectiveness.
• Accurate Data Entry skills in relevant manufacturing applications (SAP, electronic batch records (EBR), etc.)

Qualifications / Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS Diploma required with 4-6 Years of Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.

OR

Associate degree required with 2-4 Years of Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences or Engineering, with 0-2 years of Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and logbooks
• Review and provide feedback for SOP and Batch Record Revisions

REASONING ABILITY:

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Follow instructions
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and ability to operate manufacturing, manufacturing-support, and lab equipment.
• Knowledge of Process Excellence Tools
• Possesses solid knowledge of routine and non-routine testing and sampling methods, techniques, and related equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Needs to be mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations, as dictated by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
• Is frequently required to communicate with coworkers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb, bend, stoop; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Needs to perform gowning procedures to work in the manufacturing core.

*The Raritan CAR-T Manufacturing organization is committed to working with any applicant or employee to make reasonable accommodations in the job structure in consideration of any known physical challenges or disabilities.

Additional Information:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $40,000 to $64,400.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. ·

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $40,000 to $64,400.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. · • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. • Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). • This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: ○ Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year ○ Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year ○ Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.