Principal Automation Scientist
Company: 6084-Janssen Research & Development Legal Enti
Location: Spring House
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: Spring House, 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 Principal Automation Scientist , located in
Spring House, PA. This is an onsite role. Purpose: Are you an
outstanding scientist with experience in automation and ambition to
build the lab of the future for drug discovery? Do you aspire to
apply your expertise to ambitious goals like crafting
biotherapeutics that target challenging diseases? We are looking
for a highly motivated scientist to join our team, which is
committed to changing the future of medicine. As a member of the
Biologics Discovery team, you will apply the latest automation
technologies to identify and screen novel lead molecules aimed at
addressing unmet medical needs. You will be responsible for: Design
and build next generation automation platforms to implement the
"lab of future" for Biologics. Develop and validate cutting-edge
automated protocols for automated mammalian transient and stable
protein production. Build and implement the roadmap for
next-generation Biologics screening processes Conduct hands-on
research and experimentation, applying your expertise in automation
to drive breakthroughs in our scientific endeavors. Stay ahead in
the field of rapidly changing automation technologies. Prepare and
present detailed technical reports, data summaries, and
presentations to share research findings, insights, and
recommendations with internal collaborators. Qualifications /
Requirements: Education B.Sc. with 6 years of post-graduation
experience in Robotics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics or
related field is required. Required: Excel at operating
high-throughput automation platforms is required. Experience with
implementing new robotic systems is required. The ability to work
independently and meet discovery timelines is required. A minimum
of 3 or more years of automation experience is required. Ability to
take an integral role in project and functional teams to drive
project advancement. Preferred: Experience in using robotic
workcells and scheduling software, including HighRes (Cellario),
Biosero (GBG), and TECAN (FluentControl). Hands-on experience with
programming liquid handlers such as TECAN, LYNX, and Hamilton
platforms. Excel at developing and improving high-throughput
robotic platforms for production and screening of biological
samples. Proven expertise in implementing automated systems
including the use of automated liquid handling systems,
high-throughput screening platforms, and robotics is preferred.
Demonstrated examples of implementing robotic workcells in a new
setting is preferred. Experience with mammalian expression
platforms and cell culture is strongly preferred. Candidate must
have interpersonal skills to collaborate within a diverse team is
preferred. LI-Onsite This job posting is anticipated to close on
2/21/2026. 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.
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. Required
Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC),
Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs,
Coaching, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging
Technologies, Molecular Diagnostics, Organizing, Pharmacovigilance,
Presentation Design, Process Improvements, Productivity Planning,
Scientific Research
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