Senior Scientist

Kelly, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, is hiring a Senior Scientist

Description:

MSAT Material Science is seeking a Scientist to drive raw material quality and traceability initiatives that support regulatory compliance and reliable manufacturing outcomes. This candidate will provide technical support to the MSAT Material Science team on a variety of assignments critical to successful material management. This role will support a range of activities, including investigations, specification development, material qualification, change control and technology transfer support, analytical method evaluation, and data-driven traceability efforts.

The position collaborates closely with Process, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain/Procurement, Supplier Quality, and IT/Data teams to improve raw material traceability, resolve material issues, and produce regulatory-quality documentation.

This position is open to candidates based in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the MSAT Material Science team on material-related investigations and deviation analyses: gather and analyze manufacturing and analytical data, contribute to technical assessments, and help implement solutions as needed.
• Assist MSAT Material Science in developing and revising raw material specifications: draft language, define acceptance criteria, compile technical justifications, conduct compendial review, and coordinate SME deliverables.
• Support material qualification and requalification activities: prepare qualification plans and protocols, coordinate testing with internal or external labs/vendors, analyze data, and draft qualification reports.
• Provide technical input for change controls: prepare technical assessments, perform impact and risk evaluations, coordinate verification and validation activities, and compile evidence for closure.
• Support technology transfer activities: prepare transfer documentation, align material requirements between development and manufacturing, and coordinate post-transfer monitoring and follow-up.
• Contribute to material traceability and data mapping initiatives: collaborate with Process, Planning, and IT/Data teams to map raw material usage to manufacturing campaigns and produce actionable visualizations.
• Interface with Supplier Quality and Procurement to support vendor qualification, incoming material review, sample evaluations, and supplier investigations.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory-grade documentation on behalf of MSAT Material Science, including investigation summaries, specifications, test method rationales, SOPs, qualification packages, and technical reports.
• Support audits and inspections by preparing evidence, responding to technical queries, and assisting with closure of material-related findings under Quality oversight.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the MSAT Material Science team, cross-functional partners, and leadership; present at technical meetings as required.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, contractors, or interns on data review, documentation standards, and investigation best practices.

Required Skills and Experiece:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of programming experience using Python, SQL, R, JMP, or similar.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to synthesize manufacturing and analytical datasets to support root cause and risk assessments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting material investigations, specification setting, qualification oversight, change control, and technology transfer in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma, biotech, medical device, or related) preferred.
• Experience coordinating testing with internal or external analytical labs and interpreting lab reports.
• Knowledge of GMP principles, validation strategies, and risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA).
• Familiarity with supplier qualification practices and vendor communications.
• Proven technical writing skills for regulatory-grade reports, specifications, and protocols.
• Experience collaborating with Process, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain/Procurement, Supplier Quality, and IT/Data teams.
• Familiarity with electronic quality systems (eQMS, LIMS), manufacturing systems (MES), and SAP.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Advanced degree (Master’s orPhD).
• Prior industry experience in MSAT or material science support roles within regulated manufacturing.