Scientist, Discovery Pharmaceutics

Scientist, Discovery Pharmaceutics Location: La Jolla, CA (San Diego, CA). Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development. Job Category: Scientific/Technology. Responsibilities Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory experiments, interpret data, and draw scientifically sound conclusions. Contribute to technical documentation and reports and maintain electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with internal policies and quality standards. Proactively identify, investigate, and troubleshoot issues related to data quality, experimental procedures, or instrumentation. Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and computational approaches to enhance interpretation of experimental data, improve developability assessments, and accelerate decision-making in Discovery programs. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners. Qualifications Minimum B.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Analytical Sciences, or related discipline. Minimum 1 year of hands‑on industry laboratory experience in formulation, preformulation, analytical testing, physicochemical characterization, or related pharmaceutical sciences area. Hands‑on experience with HPLC/UPLC methods for quantitative and qualitative analysis of drug substances and formulations. Ability to execute assigned laboratory studies using established procedures, generate reproducible data, and identify routine technical issues with appropriate guidance. Strong attention to detail, commitment to data quality, and ability to accurately document and communicate experimental results within the immediate team. Ability to conduct hands‑on laboratory work safely and in compliance with internal standards, procedures, and documentation expectations. Basic proficiency with digital tools for data capture, analysis, visualization, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions. Preferred: Experience designing, manufacturing, and characterizing amorphous solid dispersions. Preferred: Hands‑on experience conducting small‑scale crystalline form identification screens and using characterization techniques such as PXRD, DSC, TGA, and polarized light microscopy. Foundational understanding of pharmaceutical science and preformulation, physicochemical properties. Scientific curiosity, accountability, and adaptability, with initiative, leadership, and a strong drive to deliver results. Compensation Base pay range: $76,000 to $121,000 per year. Eligible for annual performance bonus. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity