Research Associate/Associate Scientist
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development
Requisition: 0410361
Location: Exton, PAA global leader in pharmaceutical R&D;, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, LLC, develops treatments that improve the health and lifestyles of people worldwide. Research areas include psychiatry, gastroenterology, oncology, anti-infectives, central nervous system, hematology, diabetes, immunology/inflammation, and women health.
Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating high-throughput screens in search of lead molecules for pharmaceutical targets recommended by the therapeutic areas. This exciting and rapidly changing area includes evaluating assays, optimizing assays for robotic-friendly processes, programming robotic systems, running high-throughput screens, analyzing HTS data, counter-screening positives and reporting/presenting results. The successful candidate will also calculate and prepare test compound doses, as well as other reagents / solutions; will order, receive, inventory and store research-related laboratory items; will work as part of an interactive research team; will report results of studies back to team members and managers in a timely, thorough, organized and coherent manner; will seek to enhance experience and training through appropriate opportunities, reading of the scientific and technical literature and communication with experts. Such a position requires an energetic, highly organized and motivated individual skilled in critically evaluating scientific results.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess MS level training or BS + 3 years experience; have 2 years experience with regards to instrumentation and support; have experience in multiple assay formats; be technically accomplished, creative, and demonstrate good communication skills. HTS experience is a plus.
If interested, please apply directly on-line at our web site www.jnj.com/careers noting Req. Code 0410361
As a valued team member, youl receive a competitive salary and great benefits.
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