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Form of workEthicon's Robotics & Digital Solutions division is recruiting for a Preclinical Laboratory Technician located in Santa Clara, CA! This role will work on-site 5 days per week .
Robotics & Digital Solutions is part of Ethicon, Inc., a global leader in surgery with products and solutions found in almost every operating room around the world. Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including robotics, Digital Solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com
This is a hands-on role within the Preclinical and Clinical Engineering teams and represents an outstanding opportunity to work cross functionally with various groups that utilize the Preclinical Labs. Assistance and support in this space will be essential to the development of Ethicon's highly innovative digital surgery platform.
Key responsibilities :
• Supporting various laboratory research studies and research activities
• Laboratory supplies, tools, instrument procurement, inventory and distribution
• Assisting with lab event coordination
• Assisting with vendor account management and fostering relationships for ongoing laboratory needs
• Assisting with cadaveric tissue and biohazardous waste management
• Promoting environmental health and safety compliance in our labs per company policies
• Assisting in reviewing and revising Lab SOP's on a quarterly basis or when necessary
Physical Demands :
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Be able to perform such duties as mopping floors, wiping down lab surfaces
• Shipping, receiving and storing Cadaveric tissue and laboratory supplies
• Assembly of laboratory furniture and equipment
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 to $82,500. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Professional Experience and Skills :
• Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• Experience in a biotech laboratory environment is desirable
• Some technical understanding of how to operate and handle various laboratory equipment is desired
• Experience working in medical device or pharmaceutical research is advantageous
• Some understanding of clinical anatomy and surgical methods is helpful
• Familiarity with GLP requirements is advantageous
• Interest and ability to learn surgical procedures in the Preclinical Lab environment
• Attention to detail and good verbal and written communication skills are required
• Familiarity working with Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Proven organizational and time management skills are essential
• Comfortable handling and working with cadaveric and animal tissue is essential
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.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 1/28/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
