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Site Microbiologist (f/m/d) - R037360

Johnson & Johnson
Schaffhausen
NEW
  • 10/12/2025
  • 100%
  • Executive position
  • Unlimited employment

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

Site Microbiologist (f/m/d) - R037360

Join our team as the key microbiological expert, partnering with site leadership to develop, maintain, and improve contamination prevention and hygiene programs. You will act as the primary subject matter expert, providing pragmatic guidance on contamination risk prevention under cGMP standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead contamination control program, risk assessments and strategies in line with cGMP, Johnson & Johnson, and regulatory standards.

  • Drive initiatives to reduce contamination risks and enhance microbiological hygiene practices.

  • Oversee environmental monitoring programs, trend analysis, and microbiological investigations for excursions.

  • Design, implement, and deliver microbiology training and contamination control measures, including aseptic techniques, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.

  • Collaborate on equipment and facility design, validation, and critical change approvals.

  • Review quality control documents such as SOPs and work instructions.

  • Innovate strategies for contamination reduction, including hand hygiene, gowning, and hygiene practices.

  • Ensure microbiological quality standards are met for cleaning, sterilization, filtration, and depyrogenation.

  • Advise on aseptic techniques and operator behaviors to minimize cross-contamination.

  • Analyze microbiological and particulate trends, supporting corrective and preventative actions.

  • Coordinate with microbiology and contamination control teams and ensure supplier compliance.

  • Support regulatory compliance, safety policies, and best practices.

  • Collaborate across teams to share best practices and support resource planning.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 10 years GMP experience in microbiology, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Microbiology or a related field

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)

  • Proficient in German, with an experienced level of communication and documentation skills

  • Proven leadership experience, including leading teams and projects, with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization

  • Strong understanding of microbiological testing methods, validation, and regulatory compliance

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact microbiological quality and contamination control in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Be part of a cutting-edge, innovative environment at a state-of-the-art facility where your expertise will make a real impact. We offer a dynamic workplace with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with talented colleagues, and the chance to work on exciting projects that shape the future of medicine.

Come and contribute your microbiology expertise to a company that values innovation, quality, and excellence. Your journey to making a difference starts here!

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!

We are offering

a multifaceted challenge in a dynamic, international environment with attractive terms and career opportunities as well as a good infrastructure at the Janssen site Schaffhausen.

  • Many opportunities to work on exciting projects and assignments.

  • Childcare benefit

  • A broad spectrum of training opportunities to grow further for personal as well as professional development

  • The Johnson & Johnson Pension Fund Switzerland offers attractive performance

  • A range of benefits for insurance, products, sport, culture and much more

Contact

Jessica Horn