Scientist, Laboratory Automation
Company: 6084-Janssen Research & Development Legal Enti
Location: Malvern
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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
jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible
to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide
an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an
individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and
dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function:
Biotherapeutics R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job
Posting Locations: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in
Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose
insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you
work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of
tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and
pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients
every step of the way. Learn more at
https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the
best talent for a Scientist, Laboratory Automation to be in
Malvern, PA. Purpose: The Biotherapeutics Development & Supply
(BTDS) organization is responsible for the development, clinical
supply, marketed product support, and life cycle management of
Biotherapeutics. Within BTDS, the Analytical Development (AD) group
supports method development and validation, as well as product
development, release, and stability analytics via automated
workflows. The Laboratory Automation & Robotics team is recruiting
for a Scientist, Laboratory Automation to collaborate in migrating
analytical assays from manual processes to end-to-end fully
automated workflows. In this role you will collaborate with Method
Development, Assay Automation, Integrations, Orchestration,
Information Technology, Data Science, and Operations to increase
sample testing volume while reducing time-to-result, hands-on time,
repetitive strain, and assay variability. The primary scientific
areas of focus will be therapeutic antibodies and cell and gene
therapies – automating analytical workflows such as antigen
binding, cell-based bioassays, chromatography, flow cytometry, mass
spectrometry, and molecular biology. You will be responsible for:
Collaborating within a cross-functional team to design, develop,
and deploy end-to-end laboratory automation. Creating, optimizing,
maintaining, and continuously improving high-throughput workflows
using liquid-handling robots and integrated automation workcells.
Expanding the scope of existing automation by introducing new
functionalities. Evaluating novel devices/instruments/technologies
for the enhancement of laboratory processes. Troubleshooting
laboratory automation by liaising with internal subject matter
experts and external vendors to perform root cause analysis based
on detailed scientific and technical investigations. Sharing
knowledge and documenting best practices within the automation
team, and supporting and training end-users to independently
complete automated workflows. Partnering with Information
Technology and Data Science teams to automate data flows to ensure
data integrity through capture in appropriate electronic systems
and high-throughput processing via review by exception.
Qualifications / Requirements: Education: A minimum of a B.S. in
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a
related field is requited. An advanced degree is preferred.
Required: A minimum of 3 years of laboratory automation experience.
Experience operating, maintaining, developing, and optimizing in
one or both of the following domains: (1) Liquid-handling robots
from Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman Coulter, Dynamic Devices, Agilent,
PerkinElmer, etc. and/or (2) Integrated automation workcells using
scheduling software such as Biosero Green Button Go, HighRes
Biosolutions Cellario, or Thermo Scientific Momentum. Experience
implementing automated laboratory workflows within the
biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. Experience migrating
biological or biochemical assays/methods onto automated systems.
Ability to gather, understand, and assign priorities to user
requirements for complicated laboratory workflows, and to translate
them into robust automated solutions. Strong organizational, time
management, and interpersonal skills (both written and oral), and a
commitment in close collaboration with scientists, vendors, and end
users across seniority levels. Preferred: Experience working in a
regulated environment (e.g. CLIA, GLP, GMP, GxP). Experience with
programming languages such as C#, Python, and Visual Basic.
Experience with analytical assay/method development. Experience
with automated sample management systems from Azenta, Askion,
and/or Hamilton. Experience with instrument API calls. Experience
with 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Johnson & Johnson is an
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, disability, protected veteran status or other
characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We
actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to
providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’
needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to
request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via
https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact
AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. LI-Hybrid
Required Skills: Preferred Skills:
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