Scientist In Vivo Neurodegeneration

Job title:

Scientist In Vivo Neurodegeneration

Company

Johnson & Johnson

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease. J&J Innovative Medicine is deeply committed to patients and to healthcare professionals and loved ones who care for them. 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 where solutions are personal.J&J Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Scientist to join the Neuroscience in vivo Discovery team to work in the field of drug discovery. The position will be located in Beerse, Belgium.In the Neuroscience Discovery group, our researchers are exploring the emerging science of neuronal proteostasis, synaptic function, and neuroinflammation, with an emphasis on developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. This unique position fits in our pursuit to develop novel treatments to address the high unmet need in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, tackling the most challenging medical problems of our time, and contributing to the advancement of science and the field of medicine. Please visit for more information.As part of a multidisciplinary team, the candidate will perform high quality in vivo studies in rodents in line with the larger project requirements, using established and novel technologies, including behavioural evaluations and stereotactic surgery on rodents. The candidate will do an in-depth analysis and interpretation of the data and records and reports of it accurately and timely to the coordinator and project team leads.The candidate needs to have considerable experience in working with small laboratory animals and surgical techniques.Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting assigned scientific experiments and data analyses with supervisor’s assistance to support preclinical and development programs or areas of biological exploration in compliance with Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and animal welfare.

• Spends 90% of time on experiments and other lab-based activities.
• Drafting technical reports and communication of the results to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provides input and troubleshoots problems with scientific experiments, analyses, and tasks in assigned areas.
• Supports the work of project members to accomplish team objectives on time and within budget.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and other scientific documents.
• Contribute to animal working groups (animal welfare oriented).

• Over time, independently reworks study design and/or analyses based on interpretations and integration of emerging literature.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical sciences or related area.
• Minimal FELASA-B certification or foreign equivalent is required.

Experience and Skills

• Hands on experience with handling of laboratory animals and surgical procedures is required.
• Experience in an academic or industrial research environment is a plus.
• Background in neuroscience and scientific advances in the field is a plus.
• Engaged team worker with a strong commitment to lab work.
• Motivated to learn and dare to challenge the status quo in terms of applying 3R principles.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people, putting the goals of the larger team first.
• Able to effectively record, evaluate and report scientific data and concepts.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping skills according to established procedures.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, highly matrixed environment is essential.

What we offer:

• A professional environment driven by scientific questions oriented towards the development of new medicines.
• Opportunities to engage in national/international collaborations and build up a professional career in the field.
• Contributing to our mission to continue to bring transformational new medicines to patients for a world without disease.
• Being part of a motivated and experienced global research team in an innovative and diverse working environment.
• A competitive salary, health promotion, and energy programs, and other benefits for you and your family.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Expected salary

Location

Beerse, Antwerpen

Job date

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:10:24 GMT

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