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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.\nJob Function:\nQualityJob Sub Function:\nR&D/Scientific QualityJob Category:\nBusiness Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:\nPalm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:\nAbout MedTech\nFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.\nYour unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech\nAt 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/.\nJohnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.\nWe are searching for the best talent for MQSA Associate Scientist, located in West Chester, PA USA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA.\nAs an MQSA Associate Scientist, you will join our dynamic team of experts in the field of sterilization. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining sterilization processes to ensure the safety and quality of our products. Your work will contribute to attaining the highest standards of sterilization, preventing contamination, and ensuring product efficacy. While collaborating with a hard-working team of scientists, you will have the opportunity to work with innovative sterilization technologies!\nKey Responsibilities:\nSupports endotoxin testing and dose audit activities for external suppliers by coordinating sample procurement, sterilization activities and laboratory testing.\nPreparation and evaluation of trending data. 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