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:** Nonclinical Safety **Job Category:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** US064 CA San Diego - 3210 Merryfield Row **Job Description:** Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for an Associate Scientist, Pathobiology Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS), located in La Jolla (San Diego), CA. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine The Immunotoxicology group within Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety’s Pathobiology Organization is seeking an experienced bench Scientist that works exceptionally well in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Principal Responsibilities: + Execute fit-for-purpose functional cellular assays to support the understanding of target biology, target expression, candidate safety liability, pharmacodynamic biomarker development, bioactivity and/or immune mechanistic issue resolution. + Analyze samples for specific analytes using multiplex technologies (e.g., cytokines, chemokines). + Maintain primary and immortalized cells in culture. + Isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from human, dog, normal human primate, rat, and mini pig whole blood. + Isolate specific cells from PBMCs using negative selection columns. + Expand technological expertise with a growth mindset. + Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), including compliant use of an electronic notebook system. + Interpret and communicate data with an appropriate level of independence in report writing and PowerPoint presentations, + Review data of colleagues with detailed rigor for data integrity compliance. + Adhere to company policies (i.e., Environmental Health and Safety) that ensure a safe laboratory workplace. Qualifications: + A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Biology, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline is required. + A minimum of 3 years of laboratory lab experience is required. + Laboratory experience in immunology, cancer immunobiology, molecular biology and/or cell biology is required. + Aseptic cell culture maintenance is required. + Experience working with high-end technologies (e.g., Meso Scale Discovery (MSD), Luminex) is required. + Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required. + Experience working for a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization (CRO) is preferred. + Experience in cellular functional endpoint assessments (e.g., cell surface phenotypic changes, proliferation, activation, phagocytosis, target cell killing, and/or production of soluble factors) is preferred. + Proficiency with molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, ELISA) is preferred. + Expertise in working with a variety of in vitro immune and/or hematopoietic cellular systems, including mixed cell culture systems and/or working with primary cells is preferred. + Proficiency with flow cytometry is preferred. + Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. + Must have strong skills related to time management, attention to detail and documentation. + Must have a passion for teamwork and be comfortable working in a highly interactive, inter-disciplinary and vibrant environment. + The ability to work with supervisory oversight in experimental execution, optimization, data analysis and interpretation is required. + The ability to multitask laboratory responsibilities with computer-based analyses is required. The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $74,000 to $119,600. 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)). 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 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 For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States.Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. This job posting is anticipated to close on March 18, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com 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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) 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 in all other U.S. locations is $74,000 to $119,600. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.