Quality Technician Intern - Technical Services (May 2017, 4 months)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Inc. is a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. In Canada, Johnson & Johnson Inc. markets innovative consumer products focusing on skin and hair care, baby care, wound care, oral health and women's health as well as a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter products through our McNeil Consumer Healthcare division.

At Johnson & Johnson Inc. our purpose is to "Bring Science to the Art of Healthy Living" by providing Canadians with some of the most world's most widely used and trusted brands including; JOHNSON'S ® Baby, NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO® LISTERINE®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, TYLENOL®, REACTINE® , BENYLIN® , NICORETTE®, NICODERM® and many more. Based in Markham, Ontario, Johnson & Johnson Inc. employs approximately 400 people and is supported by a manufacturing site and a R&D facility located in Guelph, Ontario.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a member of the Technical Services team, this individual will be responsible for assisting with and supporting qualification efforts for new Laboratory equipment and/or systems. In addition, this individual may be required to complete assigned projects in support of continuous improvement initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Revise laboratory test procedures and Standard Operating Procedures as assigned.

Prepare, revise, and/or execute validation protocols and reports for low to medium complexity laboratory equipment.

Assist Technical Services and Calibration teams with execution of project deliverables as required.

Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all work performed.

Maintain laboratory equipment in good working order.

Desired profile

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor of Science program.

Candidate should possess previous experience in a laboratory setting.

Basic understanding of equipment and analytical techniques. Working knowledge of HPLC, FTIR and UV an asset.

Working knowledge of the USP or regulatory requirements would be an asset.

Prior experience within a pharmaceutical or food laboratory would be considered an asset

Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to work both independently or as an integral member of the team.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated problem solving and multitasking capabilities.

Strong personal computer skills.

Enjoy working to multiple deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

Very high attention to detail is required.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is a progressive and growing company focused on continuing quality improvement. This assignment provides an opportunity to work in a challenging, state of the art environment with an on-site fitness facility.