Jobs
Senior Scientist, PET Biology
Posted 02 May 2023
Employer
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson,
Location
San Diego, California
Contact
Interested candidates can apply here: https://jnjc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobapply.ftl?job=2306109302W&lang=en. Requisition No. 2306109302W
Description
The PET imaging group at Janssen is committed to the discovery and validation of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents for a number of different targets supporting all therapeutic areas (TAs). Its work requires deep scientific expertise in many disciplines including chemistry, radiochemistry, cellular and molecular pharmacology, enzymology, and imaging technologies coupled with an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners. It is currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our team as senior scientist biology & imaging.
This laboratory-based position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in the discovery of new PET imaging agents and work closely and collaboratively in a team environment. The qualified scientist needs to independently execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, being able to handle animals, follow protocols, troubleshoot problems, interpret data, and communicate results.
The primary responsibility of the senior scientist position is to provide scientific and technical support for conducting research involving in vivo preclinical studies.
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.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or Master’s degree (MS) in life science, molecular/cell biology, immunology, or related field with at least five years (PhD) and 10 years (MS) postgraduate research experience and three years of preclinical PET/CT imaging is required.
- In vivo PET/CT scan: independently execute in vivo PET imaging in preclinical models; animal model developing; inhalation anesthesia; IV, IP and PO dosing; familiarity with IACUC protocols and guidelines, in vivo study conduct are required.
- Comfortable with handling radioactivity for preclinical experimentation (e.g., typical isotopes 18F, 11C, 3H, 89Zr, 64Cu, etc.).
- Ability to extract tissues, process and prepare for histology or other assays preferred.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data is required.
- Ability to conduct studies independently is required, with independent work expected on daily tasks and in vivo and in vitro assays.
- A strong proficiency in preclinical pharmacology and understanding in the use of in vivo animal models for drug development is needed.
- Expertise with in vitro assays, such as autoradiography, immunohistochemistry, western blot, binding assay is preferred.
- Experience with cell culture is preferred.
- Must be comfortable spending a minimum 90 percent of time in the lab.
- Good internal/external network and publication record.
- Excellent presentation skills.