Scientist, R&D Microbiology

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function:
Biological Research
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent to join our MedTech team as a Scientist, Microbiology R&D, located in Raritan, NJ.

Purpose: The Scientist will contribute to advancing innovation in the antibacterial medical device development industry. In this role, you will apply your scientific expertise to design, execute, and analyze in vitro microbiology studies, delivering data-driven insights that support innovation in a highly regulated research environment. The position supports Front End Innovation, New Product Development and Lifecycle Management for J&J MedTech R&D.

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Conducting laboratory research under general supervision using established methodology, and aiding in development of new methodology.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental results. The candidate will summarize findings for presentations and write reports.

• Showing a strong interest in their personal development and growth of advanced theoretical knowledge in the antibacterial medical device field of study.
• Contributing to the development of new protocols, test methods and operating procedures
• Performing basic and applied research in the area of medical device microbiology to answer scientific questions pertaining to biofilm formation and microbial control on medical devices.
• Contributing to installation, validation and qualification of lab equipment, as needed, to further research capabilities.
• Contributing to updating protocols, test methods and standard operating procedures.

Education and Required Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or a related biological science with a minimum of (1) year experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or consumer applied microbiology is required
• Biosafety level 2 Laboratory experience executing routine lab assays such as MIC, time kill, Zone of Inhibition, bacterial growth promotion
• Hands-on experience with method/equipment development, optimization, qualification and validation
• Strong understanding of GxP lab operations
• Excellent communication, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Experience training and mentoring other personnel on techniques and equipment is

Preferred Skills & Experiences:

• MS in Microbiology or biological science with 1+ year of microbiology experience in a medical device laboratory setting
• Understanding of Medical Device test method validations and 510K submissions
• Direct experience with implementing and execution of experiments using USP, ISO and/or ASTM methods
• Experience in GxP Medical Device laboratory processes including audit participation and lab equipment validation
• Experience with ISO, USP, and/or ASTM methods
• Experience in internal and external audits.
• Experience in developing in vitro biofilm methods

Other:

• This position is based in Raritan, NJ and requires up to 10% (International/Domestic) travel.
• Must be able to work on-site five days a week

The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$88,500] to [$119,000]
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 may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Biological Sciences, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Design of Experiments (DOE), Drug Discovery Development, Execution Focus, Laboratory Experiments, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Management, Report Writing, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting
The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$88,500] to [$119,000]

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 may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

#LI-BD1

#Li-Hybrid

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource