Scientist, Preclinical Research, Robotics & Digital Solutions - MedTech Surgery

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Animal Medicine

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is recruiting for a Scientist, Preclinical Research, Robotics & Digital Solutions, located in Cincinnati, Ohio . This position has the unique opportunity to support Preclinical activities within the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery Robotics program.

Purpose:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has been working to make surgery better for more than a century. With substantial breadth and depth in surgical technologies, orthopedic and interventional solutions, we aspire to improve and enhance medical care for people worldwide. Together, we are working to shape the future of health through differentiated products and services.

Johnson & Johnson’s long-term vision is to use digital technology as part of a holistic approach to surgery across the episode of care to enhance surgical efficiency, promote better clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. This position will serve as a scientific contributor for the development and execution of preclinical evidence strategies necessary to competitively position a product for domestic and international regulatory and clinical acceptance

You will be responsible for:

• Supports product evaluations involving animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models
• Performs research supporting development of products or procedures in minimally invasive robotic surgery
• Assisting or conducting investigations for medical device development and preclinical evidence generation aligned to R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial needs
• Coordinate and ensure accurate documentation of laboratory activities
• Conduct lab activities in compliance with USDA, AAALAC, and J&J Animal use policies
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 58 – Good Laboratory Practices
• Contribute and support the design of appropriate studies to meet premarket and postmarket needs
• Design, plan and execute preclinical animal studies for the assessment of safety, performance, and effectiveness
  • Act as study coordinator in support of the Study Director
  • May act as Study Director on less complex projects
• Assess, communicate, and manage the risks associated to the preclinical evaluation of products.
• Assist in appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, based on evidence dissemination strategy, including study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment that embraces ownership and accountability for innovation, change, risk, and flexibility
• Build successful relationships internally and develop partnerships with key business partners
• May require up to 15% domestic and international travel

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of related scientific / technical experience within preclinical research
• Experience in preclinical science and processes along with an understanding of medical device development processes, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and preclinical regulations
• Track record of contributing to preclinical programs on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations
• Experience working in a GLP environment and direct experience executing preclinical studies
• Understanding of good documentation practices
• Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and IACUC

Preferred:

• Experience working in Medical Devices or Robotics
• Experience working with large animal models
• Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs (including PMA/BLA/NDA and/or their global counterparts)

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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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.

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If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Trial Protocols, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Drug Discovery Development, Quality Control (QC), Research Ethics, Researching, Scientific Research, Supervision, Technologically Savvy, Unflappability, Use of Laboratory Equipment, Veterinary Care, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Vivarium Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

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