Associate Scientist, Discovery Neuropsychiatry

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The Neuropsychiatry Discovery department at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Scientist Neuropsychiatry located in San Diego CA USA.

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.

Our Neuroscience team tackles the worlds toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis Alzheimers disease Parkinsons disease myasthenia gravis epilepsy major depressive disorder bipolar disorder schizophrenia and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time.

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 are seeking a highly motivated researcher who will actively engage and contribute to discovery efforts to support the Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry strategy. This individual will be responsible for advancing research initiatives and support pipeline programs. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and drug development to improve outcomes for patients suffering from psychiatric diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts and interprets assigned biochemical cellular and molecular biology experiments and creatively develops and troubleshoots experimental protocols.

• Prepares and records experimental reports that include detailed methods and materials raw data data analyses and graphs and conclusions in an electronic laboratory notebook.

• Maintains current laboratory equipment and operates analytical and other instruments.

• Follows laboratory safety and data integrity guidelines.

• Presents experimental results during group and project team meetings.

• Develops a positive and collaborative team culture promoting open communication.

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Education:

• Masters degree OR a bachelors degree with 2 years of experience in Biochemistry Neuroscience Molecular Biology or a similar field is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Proven understanding and experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques cell culture (primary or stem cell-derived neurons or glia) and biochemical assays.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and engage team members.

• Excellent communication and listening skills.

• Critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret complex information.

• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify and address challenges proactively.

Preferred:

• Expertise in Neuroscience especially in Neuropsychiatry.

• Knowledge of drug development and pharmacology principles.

• Experience with in vitro modeling of brain disorders

• Experience with in vivo techniques

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $76000 to $121900.

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 corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys 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 Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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 via the following link: 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.

  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 please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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  Biological Sciences Design of Experiments (DOE) Drug Discovery Development Execution Focus Laboratory Experiments Pharmaceutical Microbiology Scientific Research