Johnson & Johnson Vision Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow for Research & Development (R&D) located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Johnson & Johnson Vision Inc., is a worldwide company with operations in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe/Middle East/Africa regions.  Research, innovation and new-product development are the focus of our organization. Since we introduced soft disposable contact lenses in 1988, no other manufacturer has matched the aggressive expansion of our wide-ranging ACUVUE® family of products.  Our associates around the world are committed to expanding the ACUVUE® brand, and fortifying our position as the worldwide leader in the contact lens industry.

The successful candidate will contribute expertise to the in-vitro and in vivo evaluation of new synthetic materials and interface with outside researchers to identify new technology opportunities.  The position requires effective cross collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists developing novel materials and additives supporting product pipeline objectives. 

Project work includes monomer synthesis & analysis, formulation development, photo-initiated polymerization, device fabrication and analytical characterization of prototype materials.  Development responsibilities will range from concept feasibility to pilot scale activities with repeatability and reproducibility targets.  

The Post-Doctoral Candidate will:

• Develop novel target molecules and polymerization chemistries for ophthalmic medical device applications.
• Candidate will be working with a multidisciplinary team composed of Organic Synthetic Chemists, Analytical Chemists, Polymer Scientists, Biochemists, Chemical Engineers, and Optometrists.
• Interaction with Clinical, Quality and Regulatory functions.

• A PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Physics, Chemical Engineering or Material Science Degree(s) is required.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the two-year post-doctoral period. 
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Candidates must have the ability to work individually (independently) as well as on a team.
• Candidates need to be proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Multi step small molecule organic synthesis experience is preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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