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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Engineer, R &D, Topical Skin Adhesives to join our MedTech Surgery Team located in Raritan, NJ

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Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Purpose:

The Senior Engineer, R&D for the Topical Skin Adhesives platform will conduct research directed toward the discovery and development of innovative topical skin adhesive products. This role will involve hands-on technical work, coordinating project management activities, and ensuring the timely achievement of project milestones. The engineer will work under minimal supervision on complex projects and will contribute considerably to the development of wound healing products and adhesives.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct advanced research and development for a large project or several smaller projects utilizing established and novel technologies.
• Provide hands-on technical work while assisting and supervising others as needed.
• Employ specialized knowledge in medical device development to support product innovation.
• Ensure all project timelines and objectives are met, coordinating process management and reporting.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing topical skin adhesives and wound healing devices, functioning effectively as both a team member and a leader.
• Actively participate in lab-based development activities to analyze and interpret performance and analytical data, guiding product and process optimization.
• Document research activities in compliance with design control requirements and spearhead development tasks for new materials, components, and processes related to skin adhesion.
• Apply state-of-the-art scientific techniques and technical leadership to support the design of new products and enhancements to existing product lines.
• Utilize expertise to troubleshoot and resolve technical and executional issues, contributing inventions, new designs, and new processes driven by customer needs.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for design and process improvements aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct or manage research and analysis within larger R&D initiatives, developing procedures and standards for reporting and operations as necessary.
• Interact directly with customers (surgeons) to uncover unmet needs and develop solutions based on feedback.
• Ensure compliance with project guidelines and timely execution of all related activities while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare samples for manufacturing, testing, or other evaluations, and generate the necessary documentation such as SOPs, JSAs (Safety), and batch records following GLP/GMP standards.
• Participate in the transfer of processes and products to the operations group and coordinate with external vendors and academic institutions as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining time management in alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned & not all responsibilities listed may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field is required, with 5-7 years of relevant experience. A Master's or Ph.D. degree with 3-6 years of experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years in medical device development or adhesive industry experience.
• Must possess experience in the development of wound healing products, topical dressings and/or adhesives technologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects effectively.
• Proficient in working effectively within a laboratory environment while conducting hands-on experiments and clearly communicating results to project teams.
• Strong verbal communication skills suitable for both large and small groups, alongside clear and concise written communication abilities.
• Capable of making decisions independently and dealing with abstract or complex cause-and-effect relationships, often in data-limited situations.
• Solid grounding in applying scientific principles, analytical techniques, and judgment to address technical challenges and establish new methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of chemistry and physics with an understanding of material characterization, structure-property relationships, and formulation development for applications.
• Broad knowledge of medical device product development, biocompatible materials, and relevant regulatory requirements for topical skin adhesives and wound healing products.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and familiarity with material and process specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Willingness to engage directly in laboratory activities and experimental work as part of product development efforts.
• 10% travel domestic and international

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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$105,000-$147,000

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. http://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.

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