Preclinical Research Technologist

Johnson Johnson; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Preclinical Research Technologist to support preclinical research activities for medical device development, including studies in animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models. This on-site role partners with cross-functional teams to generate high-quality evidence.

Under guidance, you will help with study execution, documentation, and logistics, ensuring compliance with GLP, FDA regulations, and animal welfare policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years of related technical experience in preclinical research or a lab setting.
• Familiarity with preclinical processes and medical device development.
• Experience in GLP environments preferred.
• Understanding of good documentation practices.
• Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and IACUC.

Responsibilities

• Supports product evaluations involving animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models.
• Supports R&D of minimally invasive robotic surgery products.
• Assists investigations for medical device development and preclinical evidence generation.
• Ensures accurate documentation under the direction of the Study Director or Study Coordinator.
• Assists in study logistics; e.g. pick-lists, instrument and supply requests, device transfers, study binder creation.
• Helps ensure compliance with USDA, AAALAC, and J&J Animal use policies.
• Helps ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practices.
• Supports generation/revision of SOPs, study documentation, and data collection documents for non-GLP and GLP studies.
• Supports preclinical animal studies for safety, performance, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team-oriented environment with ownership and accountability for innovation.
• Builds relationships with key business partners.

Skills

GLP familiarity

Good documentation practices

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

IACUC knowledge

FDA 21 CFR Part 58 knowledge

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Laboratory Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

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 MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech 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. Learn more at https://jnjmedtech.com

We are searching for the best talent for a Preclinical Research Technologist who will support preclinical research activities for medical device development, including product evaluations in animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models. Working under significant guidance and supervision, this role contributes to study execution, laboratory documentation, study logistics, and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices, animal welfare regulations, and internal policies. The position partners with cross-functional teams to help generate high-quality preclinical evidence that supports research, regulatory, and commercial objectives. This will be an on-site position.

You will be responsible for:

• Supports and assists in product evaluations involving animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models
• Supports research and development of products or procedures in minimally invasive robotic surgery
• Assisting in the investigations for medical device development and preclinical evidence generation aligned to R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial needs
• Ensure accurate documentation of laboratory data and activities under the direction of the Study Director or Study Coordinator
• Assists in study logistics; e.g. pick-lists, instrument and supply requests, device transfers, study binder creation
• Helps to ensure that the conduct of lab activities are in compliance with USDA, AAALAC, and J&J Animal use policies
• Helps ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practices
• Supports the generation/revision of SOPs, study documentation, and data collection documents for non-GLP and GLP study protocols
• Supports preclinical animal studies for the assessment of safety, performance, and effectiveness
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment that embraces ownership and accountability for innovation, change, risk, and flexibility
• Build successful relationships internally and develop partnerships with key business partners

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR part 58 (GLPs) A minimum of 2 years of related technical experience within preclinical research or research/laboratory environment is required.
• Familiarity with preclinical processes along with a basic understanding of medical device development processes and preclinical regulations is required.
• Experience working in a GLP environment is preferred
• Understanding of good documentation practices
• Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and IACUC

#LI-Onsite

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

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
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