Johnson & Johnson, Senior Scientist, Lab Automation - Application via WayUp

WayUp; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation seeks a Senior Scientist in Lab Automation in Malvern, PA. This role involves leading the design and implementation of laboratory automation systems to enhance analytical workflows for cell therapy. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees in relevant fields and substantial experience in laboratory automation, particularly in GxP environments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 2 years or M.S./B.S. with 8+ years of lab automation experience preferred.
• Experience leading automated laboratory workflows in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of laboratory automation workcell systems.
• Collaborate with teams for automated data flow and system optimization.
• Ensure data integrity and author necessary documentation.

Skills

Laboratory automation experience

Systems integration

Interpersonal skills

Programming (Python, C, etc.)

Education

Ph.D. in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering

M.S. or B.S. in relevant fields

Tools

Biosero

HighRes Biosolutions

Hamilton

Thermo Scientific

Job description

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:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job 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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist, Lab Automation to be in Malvern, PA.

Purpose :

The Laboratory Automation & Robotics team is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Lab Automation to lead design, development, and implementation of end-to-end laboratory automation workcell systems to drive high-throughput analytics for cell therapy pipeline candidates, with a particular focus on GxP applications. This role is based in Malvern, PA but will also involve work at other J&J sites.

You will leverage scientific and robotic systems expertise to lead the design and implementation of laboratory automation workcell solutions for various cell therapy analytical workflows, such as antigen binding, molecular, cell-based, and flow cytometry. You will collaborate with the Assay Automation team, Engineering, Assay Development, Data Science, IT, and end-users to drive hands-free automation implementation. You will play an integral role in improving sample throughput/capacity, while reducing hands-on time, time-to-result, repetitive strain, and assay variability.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of hands free end-to-end analytical workcell solutions (Driven by Biosero Orchestrator/Green Button Go)
• Collaborate with Assay Automation, Engineering, and Methods Development to influence and align on system components and workflow orchestration
• Collaborate with Laboratory Operations, Data Science, and IT to drive automated data flow within workcell solutions
• Optimize automated systems, expand capabilities, and support technical investigations
• Lead automated process/methods qualification, and operator training activities
• Collaborate with automation team members to support or maintain automated systems as needed
• Knowledge transfer and cross-training
• Ensure data integrity through accurate and timely data capture/entry into appropriate systems
• Author protocols, work instructions, SOPs, or presentations

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education :

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent is required

Required :

• Ph.D. with 2 years or M.S./B.S. with 8 or more years of laboratory automation experience is preferred
• Experience leading development and implementation of automated laboratory workflows or high-throughput methods within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry; this includes systems configuration, liquid handling, and method programming is required
• Experience designing, programming, operating, and troubleshooting end-to-end integrated automation systems, such as Biosero, HighRes Biosolutions, Hamilton, or Thermo Scientific is required
• Experience with device and data systems integrations is required
• Ability to identify/understand sophisticated customer needs, influence peers and organization, and help craft automated solutions for laboratory workflows is required
• Experience leading evaluation and implementation of new and novel technologies is required
• Experience with biological or biochemical assays, including migration of bench techniques to automated systems is required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills (both written and oral), with the ability to closely collaborate with scientists, vendors, and external teams is required
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams is required

Preferred :

• Prior experience working with lab automation systems in GxP environments, including background with systems validation and regulatory compliance is preferred
• Experience with various programming languages, such as Python, Visual Basic, C, C++, etc. is preferred
• Experience with analytical method development is preferred

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 ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

A pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.