Scientist, Discovery- Oncology In Vivo
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Job Location:
Spring House, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .
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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
PharmacologyJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Spring House Pennsylvania United States of AmericaJob Description:
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 Oncology
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 Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.
Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
We are searching for the best talent for a Scientist in Oncology Discovery In Vivo Innovative Medicine located in Spring House PA.
Join our Oncology In Vivo team to support the characterization and preclinical development of small molecules biologics radioligands antibody-drug conjugates cell therapies and immune modulators for cancer this hands-on role you will assist with in vivo and ex vivo studies collect and analyze data and work closely with cross-functional research teams to contribute to the advancement of innovative therapies.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design execution and interpretation of in vivo pharmacology studies to validate and characterize oncology targets and therapeutic agents.
- Develop and optimize in vivo models including efficacy mechanism of action PK/PD biomarker studies and dose/schedule evaluations in diverse cancer models.
- Lead the development and adaptation of research methods from literature or internal innovation to improve existing models.
- Perform complex in vivo preclinical cancer studies ensuring scientific rigor compliance with all regulatory requirements internal quality standards and timely delivery.
- Analyze and present data using appropriate statistical methods in formats suitable for internal stakeholders and external publications.
- Collaborate across functions and contribute to projects beyond your own area acting as a scientific resource and thought leader.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously coordinating with project leaders and external partners as needed.
- Contribute to ex vivo analyses (flow cytometry IHC ELISA RT-PCR Luminex) and imaging studies (bioluminescent imaging for metastatic disease models) as required.
- Stay current with oncology and tumor immunology literature to integrate emerging insights into research strategies.
- Communicate clearly and professionally delivering impactful presentations and reports to internal teams and external audiences.
- Flexibility required for occasional weekend evening and holiday dosing or animal monitoring. Some onboarding training may be conducted in Spring House PA site.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (BS/ BA) in the life sciences (molecular/ cellular biology biochemistry pharmacology tumor immunology) with at least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry/ lab/ academic experience OR a Masters degree (MS) with at least 4 years of relevant experience or PhD with 1-3 years of relevant post-graduate experience.
- Ability to cell culture of cancer and immune cells.
- Experience with oncology-relevant xenografts and syngeneic mouse models is required; primary grafts orthotopic models humanized models or genetically engineered tumor models are preferred.
- Experience with small molecules and/ or biologics is required
- Experience with immune-modulatory agents vaccines or cell therapies such as CAR-Ts is desirable.
- Strong skills in tumor implantation techniques and dosing proper handling of therapeutics tumor measurement health monitoring and data collection and analysis are required.
- Experience with bioluminescent imaging flow cytometry IHC ELISA RT-PCR Westerns or Luminex is desirable.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage several projects simultaneously; detail oriented with excellent record keeping skills are required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with matrixed teams internally and externally is required.
- Excellent data management and record-keeping skills are required.
- Ability to effectively present scientific data and concepts to colleagues and teams is critical.
- Proven track record of adherence to animal welfare and compliance regulations is critical.
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 internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Analytical Reasoning Assay Development Data Savvy Data Science Drug Discovery Development Pharmaceutical Medicine Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Pharmacology Pharmacometrics Presentation Design Proactive Behavior Process Oriented Scientific Research Technologically SavvyRequired Experience:
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About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more
