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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Animal Medicine

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Research Associate to be located in Cincinnati, OH

Purpose: Johnson & Johnson’s long-term vision is to use digital technology as part of a holistic approach to surgery across the episode of care to enhance surgical efficiency, promote better clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. This position will serve in support of the development and execution of preclinical evidence strategies necessary to competitively position a product for domestic and international regulatory and clinical acceptance.

You will be responsible for:

• Assist in research and testing which support development of products or procedures, collect and manage data, provide technical surgical assistance during animate and inanimate labs, and coordinate appropriate project/study logistics while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance. Responsible for conducting research in assigned areas under direct supervision using established methodology.

• Provides documentation to help scientific staff with the preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and other documents that record data or results. Assists with writing and updating protocols, test methods and standard operating procedures.

• Coordinate study logistics, contribute to the collection and management of data, support study execution and study completion

• Ensure the highest standards of biomedical research & development are upheld & carried out by meeting the standards of USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), AAALAC (Association for Assessment & Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care), J&J Animal Use Policies, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices.

• Partner with preclinical peers to identify and prioritize critical equipment and model capabilities needed in the animal test facilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of (2) years of experience in a preclinical operational role in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or contract lab setting (or related industry) is required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of preclinical practices and procedures
• Experience working with large animals in a laboratory/research/veterinary setting.
• Ability to assist during surgical procedures.
• Experience working in a GLP regulated environment.
• Background in data collection, data management, and data integrity.
• Organization and project management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written, and/or interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and care regulations.
• Knowledge of both human and animal anatomy/physiology.

Other:

• This position will be located in Cincinnati, OH and may require up to 10% domestic travel.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$84,500] to [$124,000]

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.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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