Associate Scientist, Surgical - MedTech Surgery

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$76,000 - $121,900•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Scientist to support our Surgery group. This role will be based at our campus in Cincinnati, OH and will be on-site 5 days per week. Purpose: This role supports preclinical research by providing surgical expertise for product development and evaluation using animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models. In addition, the Surgical Associate Scientist performs research and testing supporting development of products or procedures in open/ minimally invasive surgery mainly in the cardiovascular area.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits