Associate Scientist II Discovery, Immunology

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Job Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function Biological Research Job Category Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at About Immunology Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. We are searching for the best talent for an In Vivo Associate Scientist in Immunology Discovery to be in Spring House, PA The in vivo Associate Scientist II will be a member of the Immunology Discovery group in a fast paced, highly matrixed and interactive environment. This group is focused on discovering novel therapeutics to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Position Overview We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Spring House-based team and be part of a broader group including members in the Spring House (PA), La Jolla (CA), and Cambridge (MA) campus focusing on immune mechanisms and pathways in various immune-mediated diseases. The primary responsibility will be to actively engage in early discovery efforts by designing and executing in vivo and ex vivo experiments to support the Immunology Discovery strategy. The candidate should have a strong background in in vivo biology and preferably proficiency in immunology models in the respiratory and autoimmune field. The candidate will have direct responsibility for the design and execution of experimental in vivo and ex vivo/in vitro strategies, closely overseeing the generation, analysis and accurate recording of data in compliance with data integrity requirements, and presentation of findings to peer scientists. The candidate will also possess a strong ability to independently implement experiments, interpret data, and troubleshoot issues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with biological sciences, toxicology or a related field with 2-3 years of pharmaceutical industry/CRO experience with in vivo work is required. Demonstrated strong in vivo rodent handling skills that cover classic PK/PD models (dosing through various routes, blood collection; various methods), tissue harvesting and necropsies is required. Proven track record of experience with disease models in the immunology space (respiratory, rheumatology, gastrointestinal, skin). Experience with experimental design, study coordination, data interpretation and meticulous documentation. Familiar with animal ethics and compliance requirements. Self-motivated, proactive, strong attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong collaborative mindset, able to work both in a team and independently. Experience with ancillary in vitro and ex vivo assays to characterize effects of experimental medicines (cell cultures, multicolor flowcytometry, cytokine/inflammatory mediator assessment (ELISA, MSD, WB etc.) is preferred but not required. 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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Biological Sciences, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Design of Experiments (DOE), Drug Discovery Development, Execution Focus, Laboratory Experiments, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Management, Report Writing, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine