Experienced Compound Logistics Scientist

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego, California, 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 an Experienced Compound Logistics Scientist to be in La Jolla, CA.
 

Purpose:

We are seeking an Experienced Compound Logistics and Sample Management Scientist within the Discovery Technologies and Molecular Pharmacology group.

The Therapeutics Discovery organization is continuing to build the key scientific expertise to bring ground-breaking new medicines to patients; we invest in medicinal chemistry, screening, and pharmacology, and in the computational and data science fields that inspire and inform them.

The Experienced Compound Logistics Scientist will coordinate the inventory of research compounds and day-to-day sample management workflows to support global research initiatives. They will drive innovation by guiding team members and contributing to sample management process improvements and novel automated and manual workflows. The successful candidate demonstrates a quality-focused mindset, critical thinking, and adaptability, maintaining a dedication to professional growth within the evolving field of sample management, compound logistics, and laboratory automation.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinate day-to-day operational support of Sample Logistics and Inventory Management including registration, weighing, storing, inventory maintenance and internal and external shipping of research compounds.
• Operate integrated, off the shelf automated liquid handling and sample management instrumentation to fulfill Compound Logistics orders.
• Ensure that instrumentation meets rigorous quality control specifications and is appropriately maintained and documented.
• Manage inventory and stock lists of device and sample management consumables, ensuring availability and alternate solutions when necessary.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and records, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Conduct independent workflow analyses, troubleshoot automation workstation and integration challenges, and provide technical insights both in written reports and oral presentations.
• Work simultaneously on multiple initiatives under tight timelines.
• Partner with assay automation, assay development, and cell culture teams to identify and implement lean process improvements, ensuring quality, scalability, and efficiency in all sample management operations.
• Stay informed of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in compound logistics, sample management, and laboratory automation through continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Life Sciences, or equivalent is required.
   

Required:

• Minimum 2-4 years of industry experience in compound logistics, sample management, integrated laboratory automation, or related experience.
• Hands-on expertise in running and optimizing automated compound logistics workflows with a variety of integrated off-the-shelf devices operating under sophisticated task and workflow scheduling software(s).
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and collaborate with multi-disciplined teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey sample management concepts and findings to diverse audiences.
• Diligent and conscientious with excellent organization skills to manage documentation, inventory, and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated growth and continual learning mentality, actively engaging in professional development, staying up to date on emerging trends and technologies in sample management, compound logistics, and laboratory automation.

Preferred:

• Hands-on hardware/programming experience with robotic liquid handlers (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman, Agilent, or equivalent) and robotic integration / scheduling software (e.g. HighRes BioSolutions Cellario, Thermo Scientific Momentum, Beckman Tempo, BioSero Green Button Go, or equivalent).
• Technical knowledge and experience with laboratory automation and compound processing and tracking, including knowledge and use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or Laboratory Execution Systems (LES).
   

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the US is $92,000 to $148,000.

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.
 

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
 

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
   

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
 

This job posting is anticipated to close on January 22, 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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year