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Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

The Senior Cryopreservation Process Engineer is a key technical and operational leader within the Cryopreservation Team, supporting the development, scale‑up, technology transfer, facility design, startup, qualification, and operational readiness of cell processing and cryopreservation manufacturing operations. This role provides cross‑functional expertise across process engineering, GMP operations, equipment and facility readiness, quality, validation, automation, and continuous improvement to enable a compliant, reliable, scalable, and cost‑competitive commercial manufacturing facility.

• Provide operational expertise based on a combination of GMP knowledge, facility design, aseptic processing techniques, and process knowledge in the development of technologies for cell and gene therapy products.
• Support development and implementation of GMP support processes, including cleaning, environmental monitoring, gowning, waste management, GMP documentation, and related operational requirements.
• Translate user requirements into operationally efficient processes and support user acceptance testing to ensure systems and processes meet performance, quality, and business requirements.
• Provide operational input to facility resource models and leverage capacity and resource models to shape the development and operability of GMP support processes and deliver cost‑competitive solutions.
• Support development and implementation of change control, risk assessment, qualification, and validation strategies to ensure operational readiness and scalability within applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement robust operational documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, electronic batch records, training materials, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Develop and maintain an end‑to‑end understanding of material, document, waste, and sample flows; identify risks related to process, contamination, cross‑contamination, and mix‑ups; and drive improvements in collaboration with Operations, QA, QC, and other functions.
• Act as a technical lead for root‑cause investigations and resolution of safety, quality, process, and operational issues within the assigned area.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the assigned area during health authority and regulatory inspections and support inspection readiness activities.
• Lead or support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing information technology systems, including SAP, MES, automation, and other digital solutions.
• Develop appropriate governance and performance‑monitoring structures to assess operational performance during acceptance testing, facility startup, and ongoing commercial operations.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including sound scientific principles, operational procedures, and the manufacturing environment covering facilities, utilities, equipment, systems, and processes.
• Develop and maintain strong technical knowledge of aseptic processing and cell processing techniques, as well as applicable regulatory frameworks including cGMP and ATMP requirements and biosafety expectations.
• Support future expansion and site‑readiness initiatives, including area readiness, equipment readiness, and operational readiness activities required to enable successful commercial manufacturing batch production.
• Lead and/or support projects related to process improvements, departmental priorities, manufacturing performance, capacity, technology, equipment, quality, and other business needs.
• Provide technical and operational support to the team as needed, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, cross‑functional coordination, project execution, and day‑to‑day manufacturing readiness activities.

• Agile decision‑making and effective issue escalation.
• Coaching, collaboration, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), critical thinking, and structured problem solving.
• Process engineering, product/process improvements, product costing, and supply chain management.

• Education Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Required Experience & Skills Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in one or more of the following areas: cGMP manufacturing, operations technology development, technology transfer, process and equipment validation, or quality management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and within a matrix organization. Strong startup mindset with the ability to proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and drive execution. Ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining flexibility, accountability, and strict adherence to procedures and guidelines. Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously, and integrate cross‑functional issues into effective solutions. Strong technical, analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and project‑management skills.
• Preferred Experience Experience in a plant or commercial manufacturing environment. Experience with equipment and systems commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV). Experience deploying new technology into manufacturing operations, including IT/automation systems. Cell and gene therapy (CAR‑T) manufacturing or cryopreservation experience. Experience with continuous improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, process engineering, and operational excellence.
• Required and Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Coaching, Communication, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Mechanical Equipments, OSHA Compliance, Performance Measurement, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Proactive Behavior, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Repair Management, Technologically Savvy.

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Technical validation, vendor selection, emerging technologies, and technology transfer.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 94,000-144,500

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 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
• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
• Caregiver Leave – 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 4 days
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits