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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description:

The Neuropsychiatry Discovery department at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Neuropsychiatry , located in San Diego, CA, USA.

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative researcher, who will actively engage and contribute to discovery efforts to support the Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry strategy. This individual will be responsible for advancing research initiative and support pipeline programs by applying their expertise and experience. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and drug development to improve outcomes for patients suffering from psychiatric diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently design, perform and interpret biochemical, cell and molecular biology experiments, and creatively develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols, to support target discovery and validation activities for Neuropsychiatry.

• Collaborate and work within an extended cross-functional team environment to support progress towards the project and team goals.

• Prepare and record experimental reports that include detailed methods and materials, raw data, data analyses and graphs, and conclusions in an electronic laboratory notebook.

• Follow laboratory safety and data integrity guidelines.

• Present experimental results during group and project team meetings, and to internal and external scientific community through presentations and publications.

• Stay informed about industry developments, continuously learn, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

Education:

• PhD degree with 0-3 years postdoctoral experience OR a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology or a similar field is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Solid understanding and broad experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, cell culture and functional assay development.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills to develop creative, innovative solutions and meet projects objectives.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Expertise in Neuroscience, especially in Neuropsychiatry.

• Knowledge of drug development and pharmacology principles.

• Experience with in vitro modeling of brain disorders.

Other:

• Ability to work independently yet a strong team player in an international setting.

• Good project management skills and able to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong sense of urgency, efficient and flexible attitude.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $169,050.

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.

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• 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 – up to 120 hours per calendar year

  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Additional information can be found via the following link: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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