Technical Writer

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Job Function: Quality Job Sub Function: Quality Control Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description The Technical Writer is responsible for driving results in a fast-paced multi-faceted environment by leading the technical writing of GMP documents and investigations associated within the NJ Stability Lab Operations. Assignments are of varying complexity, where sound judgment and self-drive/initiative are required to resolve problems and make recommendations/decisions. This position requires technical writing and investigations to be completed in compliance with all applicable procedures, standards and GMP regulations as well as all local, state, federal and international regulations and guidelines (FDA, EPA, DEA, OSHA, etc.)
Plan, execute, and write laboratory investigations, in coordination with laboratory supervisors and QC Technical Leads, identifying immediate/root causes and determining effective corrective and preventative actions
Write and edit detailed SOPs, validation protocols/reports, forms, analytical and technical documents and reports from conception to utilization
Proofread documents for content and identify non-standard format or wording, and errors within documents
Review data where required pertaining to documents being drafted
Participate in gap assessments of technical documentation to ensure methods are up to current standards, and that processes investigated are present and functioning optimally. Provide recommendations/solutions to remediate any recognized gaps
Present authorship strategy to management to get pre-approval and endorsement
Build and maintain a progress-tracking matrix on document generation, qualification execution, document review and approval (Escalate any issue/delay to management as applicable)
Collect and trend historical data
Responsible for preparing technical documentation for highly complex issues (i.e. high impact investigations)
Make contributions to improved processes and templates as it relates to laboratory investigations
Provide training and mentorship for new investigation writers and lab analysts as it pertains to technical writing
Maintain individual training completion in a compliant state
Complete investigation records and CAPAs in a timely and compliant fashion
Provides information and support to escalations associated with laboratory investigations
Support as SME for Health Authority Inspections
Provide input to functional laboratory meetings
Make contributions to, and occasionally lead, continuous improvement teams
Provide leadership and insight as a member of global project teams
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Detailed knowledge of analytical technologies used in the QC laboratory (HPLC, Dissolution, IR, Karl Fischer, etc.)
Experience working in a QC laboratory as a bench analyst
Demonstrated use of root cause analysis tools such as Kepner-Tregoe, Fishbone, 5-Why, etc.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) related to the QC laboratory
Basic knowledge of compendial (USP, EP, JP, etc.) requirements pertaining to their functional area of QC
Advanced technical writing skills
Proficient with using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
Ability to complete investigations including identification of root cause
Ability to work collaboratively and to lead and influence investigation team members to coordinate work based on priorities.
Experience with Quality Systems such as Trackwise, COMET, Docspace, TruVault, eLIMS or equivalent required
Able to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization required
Ability to work independently on assignments with minimal oversight required
Preferred Skills Analytical Reasoning
Business Behavior
Compliance Management
Controls Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Innovation
ISO 9001
Persistence and Tenacity
Problem Solving
Process Oriented
Quality Auditing
Quality Control (QC)
Quality Control Testing
Quality Standards
Quality Systems Documentation
Report Writing
Technologically Savvy
Salary The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $79,000.00 - $127,650.00
Retirement and Incentive Benefits Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Time Off Benefits Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year
for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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/.

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