Scientist Biological Research (fixed Term Contract 3 Years)

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Scientist role in Oncology Discovery at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets for lung and head and neck cancers. Responsibilities include designing and performing in vitro experiments, mammalian cell culture, and various cell-based assays. Requires a Bachelor or Masters degree and strong organizational and communication skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Demonstrate the ability to design, perform, interpret and troubleshoot in vitro experiments and report complex data
  2. Perform mammalian cell culture, transfections, transductions, viability/cytotoxicity assays
  3. Run cell-based assays such as Western blot/WES, RT-PCR, CellTiter-Glo (CTG), flow cytometry and ELISA
  4. Operate advanced lab instrumentation (e.g. Multidrop, Biotek, Viaflo, Incucyte) and work with multi-well plate formats
  5. Maintain meticulous experimental records and ensure high-quality data documentation
  6. Communicate results clearly through written reports and oral presentations

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology or similar
  • Ability to perform tissue culture
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent social skills
  • Diligent
  • Excellent record-keeping skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Working proficiency in English

Nice to have

  • Experience in drug discovery
  • Experience with viability/cytotoxicity assays
  • Experience with immune-oncology co-cultures
  • Cell/ molecular biology skills including transfections, transductions, western blotting/WES, immunoprecipitation, siRNA/shRNA, qRT-PCR, FACS and ELISA
  • Knowledge of oncology
  • Drug discovery experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to perform tissue culture is a must
  • Diligent, with excellent record-keeping skills is a must
  • Excellent social skills with the ability to interact effectively with people and teams are required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle several projects simultaneously are required