Preclinical Laboratory Technician

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Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Laboratory Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a Preclinical Laboratory Technician, to join the OTTAVA™ team. This location for this position is Santa Clara, CA .

Robotics and Digital Solutions, is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle. You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.

You will contribute to the development of a complex robotic medical platform. For a self-motivated individual, this is a unique opportunity to jump into the middle of a fast-paced environment passionate about quantitative results and delivery of a platform that exceeds expectations.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Preclinical Laboratory Operations Expert in Preclinical Affairs will work within the animal facilities of Johnson & Johnson MedTech locations in Santa Clara, CA. These facilities support the execution of preclinical studies required to competitively position robotic and digital solutions for regulatory approval and clinical acceptance. This is a hands-on role within the Preclinical and Clinical Engineering teams and represents an outstanding opportunity to work cross functionally with various groups that utilize the Clinical Labs. Assistance and support in this space will be essential to the development of Ethicon’s highly innovative digital surgery platform.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision of the Test Facility Manager and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position will:

• Support the successful execution of laboratory research studies and research activities.

• Assist with obtaining laboratory supplies, tools, instruments.

• Assisting with lab event execution and planning.

• Occasional interactions with vendor for ongoing laboratory needs.

• Frequent work with cadaveric tissue and biohazardous waste management.

• Adhering to environmental health and safety compliance in our labs per company policies.

• Following Lab SOP’s and Good Documentation Practices to comply with GLP under 21 CFR 58.

• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

• Experience in a biotech laboratory environment is desirable.

• Some technical understanding of how to operate and handle various laboratory equipment is desired.

• Experience working in medical device or pharmaceutical research is advantageous.

• Some understanding of clinical anatomy and surgical methods is helpful.

• Familiarity with GLP requirements under 21 CFR 58 is advantageous.

• Interest and ability to learn surgical procedures in the Preclinical Lab environment.

• Attention to detail and good verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Familiarity working with Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

• Proven organizational and time management skills are essential.

• Comfortable handling and working with cadaveric and animal tissue is essential.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

• Be able to perform such duties as mopping floors, wiping down lab surfaces

• Shipping, receiving and storing Cadaveric tissue and laboratory supplies

• Assembly of laboratory furniture and equipment

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Primary location of the position can be at either Johnson & Johnson MedTech animal facilities (Santa Clara, CA).

• Domestic travel may be occasionally required for training purposes (<10%).

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

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This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/20/25. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ( ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $56,350.00 to $89,930.00

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