Laboratory Systems Specialist

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

Quality

Job Sub Function

Quality Control

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Little Island, Cork, Ireland

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

As a Laboratory Systems Specialist You Will

Be at the forefront of delivering outstanding quality through the introduction and support of QC Analytical Instrument Qualification. You'll lead dynamic projects, coordinate across teams and partners, and drive collaboration that makes a real impact. This requires an end-to-end mind-set in analytical processes and related computerized systems. This role will lead, enable, and support projects that deliver a fit for future focus for QC testing while ensuring compliance to digital Data Integrity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical owner of QC Equipment Assets & Applications.
• Responsible for the development and execution of a site QC Equipment Lifecycle Management (ELM) Strategy in alignment with Global ELM team.
• Perform Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) of analytical instruments in accordance with GMP, GAMP, and company standards.
• Implement and maintain QC Equipment Software Data Integrity standards in line with regulatory requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, ALCOA+ principles).
• Project management of site QC Equipment introduction, from budget approval to equipment qualification
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

Third level Degree or equivalent experience in a science or pharmaceutical discipline.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality or compliance role within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in IQ/OQ/PQ procedures and validation practices.
• A solid understanding of QC equipment and software, including Data Integrity compliance requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of industry regulations including those of FDA, HPRA, EMEA and other authorities.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred

Experience in project co-ordination.

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
• Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!
  
  
  
  

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Compliance Management, Controls Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Developing Others, Econometric Models, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Technologically Savvy