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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 1 week ago

Experienced Laboratory Automation Scientist

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$92K/yr - $148K/yr

2+ years exp

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to building a world where complex diseases are effectively addressed. They are seeking an Experienced Laboratory Automation Scientist to coordinate laboratory automation and automated assay workflows, driving innovation and ensuring peak performance in the Discovery Technologies and Molecular Pharmacology group.

Pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day laboratory automation and automated assay execution to support Molecular/Cellular Pharmacology and Compound Profiling screening activities

Demonstrate hands-on automated assay expertise by actively running the lifecycle of automated assay, sample management, and cell culture automation workstations

Partner with assay development, cell culture, and sample management teams to identify and implement lean process improvements, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and quality in all automation operations

Participate in the development and implementation of novel automation workstations, implementing new technologies and advancements in the field to drive innovation

Maintain meticulous workstation documentation and records, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to standard operating procedures

Conduct independent analysis, troubleshoot automation workstation and integration challenges, and provide technical insights both in written reports and oral presentations

Manage inventory and stock lists of device and assay consumables, ensuring availability and alternate solutions when necessary

Partner with assay collaborators to implement and optimize automated assays to increase efficiency, data turnaround times, and meet performance and quality goals

Stay informed of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in laboratory automation through continuous learning and professional development

Qualification

Laboratory automationAutomated workflowsData analysisCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingDocumentation managementInventory managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsContinuous learning

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in STEM, Life Sciences, or equivalent is required

Minimum 2-4 years of industry experience in high throughput, integrated laboratory automation or related experience

Hands-on expertise in running and optimizing automated workflows with a variety of off-the-shelf devices operating under sophisticated task and workflow scheduling software(s)

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and collaborate with multi-disciplined teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey engineering and scientific concepts and findings to diverse audiences

Diligent and conscientious with excellent organization skills to manage documentation, inventory, and adhere to standard operating procedures

Demonstrated growth and continual learning mentality, actively engaging in professional development, staying up to date on emerging trends and technologies in laboratory automation

Preferred

Experience with integrating workflows across multiple medium/large-sized workstations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Business accident insurance

Group legal insurance

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)

Savings plan (401(k))

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 period 10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year