Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies

Title: Scientist-Oncology

Location: Spring House, PA (on-site)

Duration: 1 Year

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies through external staffing partners of Kelly OCG. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by a contract staffing supplier and will not be a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

Summary:

In this role you will join the ST3 DAS Oncology Discovery group to design and perform experiments including target validation and assay development in solid tumors, for advancement of programs in the portfolio and new targets. You will work independently to perform assigned experiments, interpret complex data, rework experiments based on interpretations, and propose next steps. You will troubleshoot, collaborate, teach and report outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform experiments including target validation and assay development in solid tumors, for advancement of programs in the portfolio and new targets.
• Be proficient in multiple cell biology assays that could include Western blotting, flow cytometry, siRNA/shRNA KD assays, ELISAs, cell proliferation, cellular cytotoxicity, immune cell isolation from whole blood, capillary protein electrophoresis, cell culture, transfection/infection, immunoprecipitation.
• Interpret complex data, rework experiments based on interpretations, and propose next steps.
• Troubleshooting, teaching tasks and techniques, correct issues, and provide unsolicited ideas to the team.
• Prepare clear and concise summaries of their data and present to the project team and senior colleagues.
• Work in a collaborative environment, being organized, demonstrate urgency and be sensitive to timelines.

Qualifications:

• Education M.S with 3 years of experience or BS/BA with 4 years of experience required.
• Performed progressively advanced duties or equivalent training/experience.
• Strong cell biology and assay development skills required.
• Background in Cancer Biology strongly preferred.
• Prior Biotech/Pharma experience strongly preferred.