Preclinical Laboratory Technician

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 15, 2025

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 https://www.jnj.comJob Function: R&D OperationsJob Sub Function: Laboratory OperationsJob Category:Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaJob 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 .Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at We are searching for the best talent for Preclinical Laboratory to be in Santa Clara, CAPurpose:The Preclinical Laboratory Operations Expert in Preclinical Affairs will work within the animal facilities of Johnson & Johnson MedTech locations in Santa Clara, CA. These facilities support the execution of preclinical studies required to competitively position robotic and digital solutions for regulatory approval and clinical acceptance. 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 Clinical Labs. Assistance and support in this space will be essential to the development of Ethicon's highly innovative digital surgery platform. You will be responsible for:Under supervision of the Test Facility Manager and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position will:

• Support the successful execution of laboratory research studies and research activities.
• Assist with obtaining laboratory supplies, tools, instruments.
• Assisting with lab event execution and planning.
• Occasional interactions with vendor for ongoing laboratory needs.
• Frequent work with cadaveric tissue and biohazardous waste management.
• Adhering to environmental health and safety compliance in our labs per company policies.
• Following Lab SOP's and Good Documentation Practices to comply with GLP under 21 CFR 58.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• Bachelor's Degree 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 under 21 CFR 58 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.
• PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS
• 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
  • LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • Primary location of the position can be at either Johnson & Johnson MedTech animal facilities (Santa Clara, CA).
  • Domestic travel may be occasionally required for training purposes (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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$56,000- $100,000; This position is overtime eligible.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. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://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. 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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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