Packaging Lab Technician

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

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

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

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

We are searching for the best talent for a Packaging Lab Technician in Cincinnati, OH.

Packaging Lab Technicians coordinate daily operations in our Packaging Lab, supporting both routine and specialized testing of packaging materials and sterile barrier systems. You'll work closely with Packaging Engineers and collaborate with teams across Product Development, Production, Distribution, Facilities, and Quality. You'll also work with external partners such as test laboratories and shipping companies to ensure our packaging meets the highest standards.

You will lead test requests based on business priorities and help prioritize the lab's workflow. Your role includes performing package qualification tests (such as integrity, seal strength, and shelf life studies), and detailing their results. You'll contribute to developing and updating work instructions, validating equipment and test methods, and maintaining calibration schedules. Participation in global packaging initiatives and supporting product/package complaint investigations are also part of your responsibilities.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage test requests based on departmental demand and business priorities.
• Provide general training of Test Methods and Lab procedures.
• Perform package qualification testing to support package design and packaging process
• qualification. Testing includes, but is not limited to Package Integrity, Seal Strength, Visual Inspection, feasibility studies, and Shelf-Life studies.
• Organize and document data.
• Execute and document validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) of laboratory test equipment and test methods.
• Develop and oversee calibration and preventative maintenance schedules of packaging laboratory test equipment.
• Issue PO's to external companies for equipment calibrations or broken equipment.
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Operate handheld and bench top measurement instruments and data acquisition
• programs.
• Support the product/package complaint investigation process by analyzing, defining and
• mapping defects as needed.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent degree required.
• Ability to Supervise other technicians or equivalent
• Understanding of basic QSR and ISO quality requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Technical writing experience.
• Capable of lifting of large boxes (test samples) and has sufficient dexterity to use precision measurement instruments.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work independently

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is 59,000 to 85,100.
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be 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.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - 40 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.

This job posting is anticipated to close on November 4, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

59,000 to 85,100

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be 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.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 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.

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