Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Translational Science located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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The Translational Science group (TS) group seeks a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our Immunology team. TS has the primary responsibility for creating and implementing innovative translational plans for portfolio assets. TS is a group within the Immunology Therapeutic Area consisting of Translational Science and Translational Medicine (TM) teams that form the Translational Science and Medicine department (TSM). TS has combined expertise in developing asset specific and disease specific biomarkers from conception, assay development and implementation into clinical studies to study and drive biological understanding of immunologic diseases and pathways. Organizationally, TSM serves as a pivotal link between Discovery Research and Clinical Development. TSM provides the necessary scientific and clinical expertise to advance an industry-leading pipeline of novel mechanism small molecules and biologic agents to address unmet need in immune-mediated diseases.
As an associate scientist, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of clinical flow cytometry assays for assessing pharmacodynamic markers and proof of mechanism of our novel therapeutic candidates. You will play an integral role on a team of laboratory scientists working on programs from lead optimization though early stage clinical trials.
Primary responsibilities:
Design, qualify, and run assays to analyze samples from early stage (Phase I and II) clinical trials, using flow cytometry and other immunological assays.
Perform assigned scientific experiments independently with supervisor input.
Maintain current laboratory equipment and operate analytical and other instruments.
Assist in developing recommendations for improving standard procedures.
Maintain accurate record keeping and experimental data integrity with the use of statistical packages and standard databases.
Communicate results to supervisor in a timely manner.
Support the work of project members to accomplish team objectives on time and within budget.
Place orders in purchasing systems or maintain supplies to proactively support projects
Qualifications:
M.S. degree with 1+ years’ experience or B.S./B.A. degree with 2+ years of experience.
Experience in design and implementation of flow cytometry and other immune assays.
Experience in industrial translational research is preferred.
A self-motivated teammate with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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