Location: San Diego, CA
Company: Johnson & Johnson
working toward a future where disease is a thing of the past. We're the medical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and you can count on us to keep working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere, by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity, and healing hopelessness with heart.
We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Visit us: Successful candidate will actively engage in early discovery efforts to support Janssen's Neuropsychiatry discovery strategy. The candidate will perform OMICs
workflows, using primary neuron cultures, tissue slices and induced pluripotent stem cells. They will be responsible for the planning and hands-on execution of OMICs studies, lead all aspects of the generation and accurate recording of data in compliance with data integrity requirements, also play a role in data analysis, and interpret and effectively communicate the findings from OMICs data.
These efforts will help reveal underlying mechanistic disease biology and aid the development of novel disease-modifying therapies as well as in the identification of potential new drug targets for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Key Responsibilities: Perform library construction and
sequencing for single cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, epigenomics and other OMICs workflows.
Collaborate with computational scientists, biologists, and vendors and work within an extended team environment to support progress towards the project and team goals. Prepare and record experimental reports that include detailed methods and materials, raw data, data analyses and graphs, and conclusions in the electronic laboratory notebook. Follow laboratory safety and data integrity guidelines. Present experimental results during group and project team meetings, and to internal and external scientific community through presentations and publications. Qualifications Education: a Ph D degree with 0-3 years postdoctoral experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years experience OR a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology or a similar field is required Experience and Skills: Required: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in next generation sequencing technologies, such as bulk RNA-seq, sc RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics or epigenomics is required This is a hands-on, lab-based role and the candidate being comfortable working in the laboratory is required This individual must be a highly collaborative scientist who will be comfortable in both an individual contributor role and as part of a multidisciplinary research team High motiviation to contribute to research efforts to improve outcomes for patients suffering from psychiatric diseases is required Preferred: Experience in computational biology, data analysis and interpretation is preferred Experience with implementation of new OMICs approaches for neuroscience applications is preferred The anticipated base pay range for this position is MIN $102,000 to MAX $163,300.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www. careers.
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Biotech / Pharmaceutical jobs encompass a range of roles within the industries dedicated to researching, developing, and producing drugs, vaccines, and other medical products. These positions often involve scientific experimentation, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and product commercialization. A hallmark of such jobs is the emphasis on innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology to combat diseases and improve health outcomes. Workers in this field typically have a strong background in life sciences and must keep abreast of rapid advancements. The sector is known for its stringent ethical and quality standards, as well as its potential for high-reward outcomes both in terms of career satisfaction and the positive impact on public health.
Biotech / Pharmaceutical jobs encompass a range of roles within the industries dedicated to researching, developing, and producing drugs, vaccines, and other medical products. These positions often involve scientific experimentation, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and product commercialization. A hallmark of such jobs is the emphasis on innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology to combat diseases and improve health outcomes. Workers in this field typically have a strong background in life sciences and must keep abreast of rapid advancements. The sector is known for its stringent ethical and quality standards, as well as its potential for high-reward outcomes both in terms of career satisfaction and the positive impact on public health.
the full range of supervisory duties, to include evaluating subordinate staff, making or approving selections, resolving employee grievances and overseeing employee training. Support national level oversight, coordination, and reporting for programs on the science applicable to management and conservation of living marine resources (fish, marine mammals, sea turtles, corals), particularly through coordination and advancement of backssments.
Set a series of annual, multiyear, or other long-range work plans and schedules and assure implementation of the goals and objectives for the program Develop communication products for the Director, of the Office of Science Technology and Chief, backssment
and Monitoring Division needed in briefing and negotiating program priorities with Congress, senior leaders of the Department, and other federal agencies, fishery management councils and interstate commissions and international and non-governmental organizations.
Requirements Conditions of Employment This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel Systems (CAPS). This system replace the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. Key Requirements: Applicants must be U. S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Selectee may
be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
A one year supervisory probationary period may be required. These probationary periods may be served concurrently. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www. sss. gov) This position is not in the bargaining unit. A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active.
Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications La Jolla, CA $111,609 - $171,452 Miami, FL $104,955-$161,231 Woods Hole, MA $110,798, - 170,205 Seattle, WA $109,546 - $168,283 Silver Spring, MD $112,015 -$172,075 Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.
S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: www. opm. gov/policy. To qualify for the 0482 series: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet the Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with an application package.
You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: A. Degree: major in biological science that included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; and At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.
) OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i. e. at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations e. g. professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the ZP-4 pay band or equivalent GS-13 grade level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 pay band or equivalent GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Assisting in in implementing and advising on applied ecology programs involving the backssment and monitoring of living marine resources; and Assisting in collaborating with stakeholders on program activities and priorities.
Education College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i. e. Bio 101, Math 210, etc. ), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U. S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U. S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
Additional information CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http: //www. opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www. dhs. gov/E-Verify. The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures. Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).
NOTE: A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service. NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible and/or not qualified. To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: apply.
usastaffing. gov/View Questionnaire/12244089 Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments. A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week.
(NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty. ) Transcripts If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc. ) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Please ensure that all documentation is legible. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) & Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes: copy of the agency notice; your most recent Performance Rating; and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you earn a minimum score of 85. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP please click here. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS by 11:59pm Eastern Time(ET) (Washington, D. C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue " Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the " Certification" box and click the " Apply for this position now!
" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk. Agency contact information Aniessa Chinn Email Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services OHCS 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US Next steps This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Fish Biologist, ZP-0482-4 positions throughout NOAA.
The position must be alike (e. g. within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement). You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking on " Track Your Online Application.
" The four points of notification are: Application Received Application being backss for qualification; Referred or Not Referred; and Selected or Not Selected. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i. e. degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc. ) Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time.
If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week.
