Microbiology Jobs at Johnson & Johnson, Central America
Looking to advance your career in Microbiology Jobs with a world-class healthcare innovator? This Scientist – Microbiology and Sterilization role at Johnson & Johnson in Grecia, Costa Rica offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of quality, sterilization, and scientific innovation. It is an ideal job opportunity for life science students and experienced professionals seeking impactful global careers.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a global leader in healthcare innovation, delivering solutions across Innovative Medicine and MedTech. With a strong commitment to quality, science, and patient outcomes, Jobs at Johnson & Johnson offer unparalleled opportunities for Scientists seeking impactful Microbiology Jobs worldwide.
Job Details
- Job Title: Scientist – Microbiology & Sterilization
- Location: Grecia, Costa Rica
- Work Pattern: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Function: Quality
- Sub-Function: R&D / Scientific Quality
- Job Category: Professional (Analyst, R&D/Scientific Quality – P4 / E24)
- Requisition Number: R-046621
Position Overview
The Scientist II – Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA) serves as an individual contributor responsible for the end-to-end execution of contamination control and sterility assurance strategies for MedTech Costa Rica (Grecia, Alajuela).
This role ensures alignment of local microbiological quality programs with global MQSA policies and supports manufacturing, product development, lifecycle management, and event resolution activities in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
R&D / Design Support
- Provide technical input on:
- Design for cleanability, decontamination, and sterilizability
- Selection and validation of sterilization modalities
- Generate sterilization adoption and validation documentation
- Support development of Design History Files (DHF) and regulatory submissions
- Participate in innovation projects related to contamination control, sterilization, and reprocessing
Planning & Sourcing
- Support selection of:
- Manufacturing sites and facility investments
- Contract sterilizers, laboratories, and third-party manufacturers
- Provide sterility assurance input for:
- Manufacturing processes
- Controlled environments and packaging
- Critical utility systems
- Support microbiological quality audits of external vendors
Manufacturing (Make)
- Support sterile release of routine sterilization processes
- Execute investigations related to nonconformances and CAPA
- Perform risk assessments related to product cleanliness and sterility
- Collaborate with internal and external laboratories for sterility testing
- Plan and execute environmental and product monitoring programs
- Support internal and external MQSA audits
- Evaluate product and process changes for sterility impact
Internal Collaboration & Compliance
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and objectives
- Communicate risks, opportunities, and project updates to management
- Ensure compliance with:
- FDA QSR
- ISO standards
- Company HSE and Quality policies
Qualifications For a Microbiology Job
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Microbiology
- Biology
- Life Sciences or related discipline
Experience
- Minimum 2 years in medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in GMP and/or ISO-regulated environments
Technical Knowledge
- Microbiology and contamination control
- Sterilization validation (terminal, aseptic, and/or reprocessing)
- Environmental monitoring programs
- FDA QSR and ISO 13485
- ISO / EN / AAMI standards (preferred)
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and analytical tools
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
Languages
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Required / Preferred Skills for Microbiology Job
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Compliance Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Environment
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Risk Assessment & Issue Escalation
