Associate Scientist Interventional Oncology in Antwerp, Belgium

Associate Scientist Interventional Oncology – 2406196922W

Description

About Johnson & Johnson

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

The Johnson & Johnson Interventional Oncology is recruiting for an Associate Scientist within the Discovery and Translational team. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of scientists in exploratory immuno-oncology, playing a key role in the evaluation and understanding of new drug concepts in vitro and ex vivo. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of lab based immunological experiments to support the validation of targets. Next to excellent technical skills, applicants will possess communication and organizational skills and critical problem-solving abilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform standard cell culture with cell lines and primary human/murine cells, including isolation of different immune cells.

• Development of cell-based assays to explore the impact of pharmacological intervention on the functionality of immune and cancer cells.

• Run assays to identify and characterize potential lead molecules (WB, ELISA, MSD, luminex, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, etc…).

• Analyze and summarize data to discuss with scientists and present experimental results at project team meetings and prepare technical reports

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of the lab and ensure proper functioning and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities.

• Manage lab organization and improve lab processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, biology or genetic engineering

Experience and Skills:

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture is essential

• FELASA B certificate is a plus

• Experience with murine tumor ex vivo analysis (immunophenotyping highly recommended).

• Knowledge of molecular techniques (transfection, transduction, immunoprecipitation) is a plus

• Experience in performing plate based read outs (ELISA, luciferase etc) is a plus

• Experience with multicolor FACS analysis would be beneficial

• Experience in working with therapeutics and/or in immunology research is a plus

• Excellent organization and planning skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team. Attention to details. Strong motivation with a dedicated work ethic.

• Proven experience in laboratory management.

• Able to master new concepts and techniques quickly.

• Very good oral and written communication skills in English.

• Excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills.

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 on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse

Organization Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (7555)

Job Function Biological Research

Req ID: 2406196922W