Principal Scientist, Cell Biology - RNA & Targeted Therapeutics

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Mentor
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Principal Scientist, Cell Biology - RNA & Targeted Therapeutics

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division ofJohnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, Cell Biology in RNA & Targeted Therapeutics, forour site in Spring House, PA.

At theJanssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working tocreate a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and betterways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bringtogether the best minds and pursue the most promising science.

We areJanssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learnmore at  www.janssen.com  and follow us@JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of theJanssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

The RNA &Targeted Therapeutics group is a part of Discovery Sciences in Janssen R&Dand is engaged in developing cutting edge therapeutics that requireintracellular and tissue specific delivery, across the modality spectrum inpartnership with Janssen therapeutic area teams. In this position, the Principal Scientist will innovateand implement opportunities to enhance tissue specific delivery of nucleic acid,peptide and small molecule therapeutics. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying novel targetingligands, developing bioassays to demonstrate payload delivery, and fullycharacterizing these technologies.

The position offers an excitingopportunity to engage in the discovery of novel therapeutics for unmet medicalneeds. The Principal Scientist will:

Identify and lead multiple targeting platforms in cross-functional teams.

Implement and execute assays aimed at understanding intracellular and tissue specific targeting using PCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and high content microscopy.

Design, coordinateand analyze preclinical rodent PK/PD studies

Have expertise inexperimental design, data analysis and documentation

Maintain oversite ofmultiple projects simultaneously

Work in a dynamic,fast-paced environment

Be capable ofsimultaneously leading multiple lines of research while meeting companytimelines

Collaborate effectivelywith both internal and external colleagues across all levels.

Mentor associate scientists to efficiently troubleshoot technical difficulties

Prepare and deliver communications and program updates to senior management

Qualifications

A PhD degree is required, in pharmacology,cell biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, or a related discipline.

8 or more years of experiencepost-PhD is required

Pharmaceutical or Biotech Industry Researchexperience is required.

Demonstrated proficiency indeveloping and implementing bioassays as related to characterizing targeteddelivery systems (e.g. PCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, high content microscopy) isrequired

Project leadership experience is preferred.

Supervisoryexperience is preferred.

Strong publicationrecord is required.

Excellentcommunication skills (both oral and written)

Applicant should beorganized, self-motivated and capable of in a collaborative multi-disciplinaryenvironment

Johnson & Johnson is anAffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protectedveteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis ofdisability.

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Spring House-

Organization

Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)

Job Function

R&D

Requisition ID

2373200325

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