Senior Scientist, Neuropsychiatry

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description:

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative 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 initiative and support pipeline programs by applying their expertise and experience. 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:

• Independently design, perform and interpret biochemical, cell and molecular biology experiments, and creatively develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols, to support target discovery and validation activities for Neuropsychiatry.

• Collaborate and work within an extended cross-functional team environment to support progress towards the project and team goals.

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

• Follow laboratory safety and data integrity guidelines.

• Present experimental results during group and project team meetings, and to internal and external scientific community through presentations and publications.

• Stay informed about industry developments, continuously learn, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications-

Education:

• PhD degree with 0-3 years postdoctoral experience OR a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology or a similar field is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Solid understanding and broad experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, cell culture and functional assay development.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills to develop creative, innovative solutions and meet projects objectives.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Expertise in Neuroscience, especially in Neuropsychiatry.

• Knowledge of drug development and pharmacology principles.

• Experience with in vitro modeling of brain disorders.

Other:

• Ability to work independently yet a strong team player in an international setting.

• Good project management skills and able to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong sense of urgency, efficient and flexible attitude.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $169,050.

  

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.

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• 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 Comp