Associate Scientist, Surgical – MedTech Surgery Full-time

Associate Scientist

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

You will be responsible for:

• Participates in all daily activities of surgical research in preclinical to enhance their professional and technical skills and gain research knowledge while contributing to department goals.
• Execute standard and advanced level preclinical labs (including GLP) both on-site and at external sites (i.e., Contract Research Organization) as designated by the Principal Scientist, Preclinical Surgeon, including assistance with and setup of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Knowledge of surgical technology and the ability to appropriately respond to planned and unplanned events.
• Attending and participating in didactic sessions (i.e., anatomy and fundamentals of surgery and surgical technique).
• Serves as study surgeon and evaluate device prototypes per study protocols.
• Plans and executes surgical experiments for approved protocols, and engages in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and development of new animal models.
• Develops new techniques and approaches to investigation in designated areas (mainly cardiovascular surgical research).
• Participate in preclinical lab planning meetings and provide input.
• Exercises imagination, initiative, and inventiveness in planning and executing the details of surgical experiments; conducts independent translational research projects relevant to department mission and strategic plan, utilizing existing and new resources.
• Provide model development and surgical support to several platforms within a franchise, as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all training requirements; Participate in preclinical lab planning meetings and provide input.
• Operates equipment properly and safely, as needed for experiments.
• Performs other duties to support departmental operations, as instructed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field is required; Advanced Degree or SRS certification is strongly preferred.
• At least 3+ years' experience in a scientific field or surgical environment required (1-2+ with Advanced Degree).
• Experience performing procedures or assisting surgical procedures on various animal species required; large animal surgical experience strongly preferred.
• Background in preclinical in-vivo surgical animal models is required.
• Cardiovascular surgery procedures experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with medical device product development in several platforms is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in a GLP regulated environment strongly desired.
• Up to 20% domestic travel may be required.

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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Animal Welfare, Clinical Trial Protocols, Detail-Oriented, Drug Discovery Development, Execution Focus, Research Ethics, Researching, Scientific Research, Supervision, Technologically Savvy, Unflappability, Use of Laboratory Equipment, Veterinary Care, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Vivarium Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $76,000.00 – $121,900.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits