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We are searching for the best talent for an Analyst II, Laboratory Operations to be located in Spring House, PA.

Purpose: This position is part of the global Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) Operations Team responsible for operations within the Therapeutic Discovery (TD) and Preclinical Safety and Translational Sciences (PSTS) organizations. The Lab Operations team in DPDS Operations looks after the lab workspace to enable the scientists to focus on their science using a knowledge of project management, drug discovery instrumentation and automation, and process excellence to evaluate, develop and deliver drug discovery laboratory processes and infrastructure.

The Analyst II functions by planning and Performing operational activities and acquisitions linked to the lab workspace. They work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborates with internal and external partners - such as Safety, Business Operations, Facility Management, Finance - thus ensuring flawless execution of all projects and processes connected to the lab workspace.

The function requires a hands-on mentality and the ability to work autonomously for longer term activities independently adapting to project developments and proposing next steps.

You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities involving provisioning, instrumentation, facility maintenance and upkeep to optimize laboratory operations.
  
• Managing laboratory projects end to end, from idea through onboarding and installation of new instruments.
  
• Coordinating laboratory moves for facility projects.
  
• Ensuring routine and unscheduled equipment maintenance is performed within acceptable timeframes, effectively collaborating with external partners/organizations.
  
• Collaborating with IT to manage and maintain computer and automation systems, including systems upgrades and issue resolution.
  
• Working closely with scientific staff and leaders to ensure a steady and ongoing relationship with intent for efficient operation, improved automation, and workflow process improvements.
  
• Collaborating effectively with fellow team/project members following procedures, priorities and timelines.
  
• Maintaining general laboratory safety standards.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a Scientific field, Engineering, Information Systems or Business is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
  
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, effective organization, communication, and customer service skills are required.
  
• Excellent attention to details is required.
  
• Strategic and critical thinking, prioritization, and ability to execute on those strategies are required.

Preferred:

• Combination of the above-mentioned degree, combined with experience in a different complimentary field is a plus (e.g., Science and Technology, Engineering and Business Operations).
  
• Proven project management success and change management experience is highly preferred.
  
• Solid working knowledge of laboratory or highly controlled facilities operations, information systems, instrumentation, automation, safety, and compliance are highly preferred.
  
• Prior laboratory experience on the bench or laboratory/operational management experience for science background candidates is preferred.
  
• Prior facility or laboratory renovation project management is a plus.
  
• Prior experience and understanding of laboratory automation is a plus.

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.

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