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Centocor Research and Development, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Research Scientist, located in Radnor, PA.

Centocor Research and Development, develops innovative biomedicines. The world leader in monoclonal antibody production and technology, Centocor has brought critical biologic therapies to patients suffering from debilitating immune disorders.

DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will be leading bioinformatics analysis of genomics and proteomics data for company therapeutic products and candidates. He/she will be in close partnership with scientists at Discovery, Oncology R &D, Biomarkers and Translational Research. The responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:
Designing genomics/proteomics studies and strategies with scientists and clinicians from Oncology R&D, Biomarkers and related function areas, the studies range from target identification, target validation in pre-clinical models, biomarker identification and validation in translational studies, to early and late development; Conducting data analysis using statistical and systems biology tools for a variety types of data, mostly high dimensional in nature; identifying molecular signatures for diseases mechanisms, patient sub-population, or treatment effect of therapeutic products;
Interpreting data in appropriate biological context, and presenting results to all interest parties; maintaining appropriate level of documentation and compliance; Generating written reports, file invention disclosure, prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; Actively participating on multidisciplinary teams for discovery, biomarker and translational research, and preclinical and clinical development; Interfacing with the internal and external scientific and technical communities including IT, to maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge and to serve as internal experts for management and decision making; Initiating, maintaining and managing internal and/or external collaborative projects; Participating in technology evaluation and software and database usage training.

REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics, with at least 2 years experience in oncology research or cancer therapy, an MS with 5 or more years experience, is required. Must be experienced with a genomics or proteomics platform with a focus on data analysis and interpretation. Knowledge of drug development processes and functions is an asset.

Must be proficient with bioinformatics and statistical software for gene/protein expression analyses including pathway analysis, and familiar with public genomics/proteomics databases. Experience of programming languages such as PERL is not required but would be an asset.

Must be self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a team environment and have excellent communication, presentation, and problem solving skills. Demonstrated scientific excellence by a strong publication record and/or evidence of scientific initiative.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today!

If interested, please submit your CV to pdohert1[at]corus.jnj.com