Principal Scientist, Compound Logistics & Lead Evaluation Process and Screening Automation

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, Compound Logistics & Lead Evaluation Process and Screening Automation within the Compound Logistics, Data Management & Screening Automation team located at the La Jolla site in San Diego, CA.

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end laboratory operations for the Compound Logistics and Lead Evaluation Process and Automation teams, including compound logistics workflows, laboratory automation and automated assay execution to support the Lead Evaluation & Cellular Pharmacology screening activities at the La Jolla site.
• Establish workflows, infrastructure and manage Compound Logistics activities at the San Francisco site in support of the RNA & Targeted Therapeutics team activities.
• Lead process optimization projects, including lean process design and implementation to establish and streamline end-to-end processes and identify and address bottlenecks.
• Participate in the design of automation laboratories and lead the implementation of automation projects, involving system design and prototyping, factory/site acceptance testing, method implementation, and end-user training and support.
• Support the life cycle management, solving, maintenance, and continuous improvement of implemented robotic systems, while continuing to innovate to meet the changing needs of the business.