Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Chemical Research

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description:
We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist, PET Radiochemist to be located in La Jolla, CA.

Purpose: We are seeking a passionate and innovative Senior Scientist, PET Radiochemist to join our dynamic Radiochemistry team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research that directly impacts our development pipeline and business outcomes within R&D.

Join us to be part of a collaborative team pushing the boundaries of medical imaging and radiochemistry. If you're passionate about innovation and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

You will be responsible for:

• Radiolabeling small and large lead molecules with PET and SPECT imaging isotopes.
• Proactively investigating and optimizing existing radiosynthetic processes or developing new, improved methods.
• Synthesizing precursors and standards in a chemistry lab on an ad hoc basis as needed.
• Generating independent hypotheses based on synthesis and design data; completing follow-up experiments, purifications, and analyses with minimal supervision.
• Reviewing and improving standard procedures to enhance current approaches.
• Drafting and submitting peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and patent applications.
• Independently planning, completing, and troubleshooting experiments; documenting data; interpreting results; and communicating findings optimally.
• Collaborating with global therapeutic areas, external partners, academic institutions, and CROs to support imaging studies and develop novel imaging biomarkers.

Qualifications / Requirements:
Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with 6+ years of industry experience is required. An advanced degree, Master's with 4+ years of industry experience or a PhD with 2+ years post-doctoral or industry experience, is highly preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in radiochemistry and imaging probe development is required.
• Confirmed expertise in radiolabeling both small and large molecule PET tracers is preferred.
• Proficiency with radioisotopes such as F-18, Cu-64, Ga-68, and Zr-89 is required.
• Familiarity with automated PET synthesis modules is preferred.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles and health physics is required.
• Industry experience is advantageous, but not required.

Other:

• This role is entirely lab-focused.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Chemistry, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Quality, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Work, Pharmaceutical Trends, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Quantitative Research, Research Ethics, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$109,000.00 - $174,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. 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.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible
to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental,
vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal
insurance.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the
Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the
following time off benefits:

oVacation -120 hours per calendar year

oSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado - 48
hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56
hours per calendar year

oHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

oWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

oParental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

oBereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended
family member per calendar year

oCaregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days

oVolunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

oMilitary Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.