Senior Scientist, R&D

Senior Scientist, R&D

Lo que hacemos

En Kenvue, nos damos cuenta del extraordinario poder del cuidado diario. Sobre la base de más de un siglo de herencia y arraigados en la ciencia, somos el hogar de marcas icónicas, incluidas NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO,® TYLENOL,® LISTERINE,® JOHNSON'S® y BAND-AID® que ya conoces y amas. La ciencia es nuestra pasión; El cuidado es nuestro talento.

Quiénes somos

Nuestro equipo global está formado por ~ 22.000 personas brillantes con una cultura laboral en la que cada voz importa y cada contribución es apreciada. Nos apasionan las ideas, innovación y comprometidos con la entrega de los mejores productos a nuestros clientes. Con experiencia y empatía, ser un Kenvuer significa tener el poder de impactar a millones de personas todos los días. Ponemos a las personas en primer lugar, nos preocupamos ferozmente, nos ganamos la confianza de la ciencia y resolvemos con coraje, ¡y tenemos oportunidades brillantes esperándote! Únase a nosotros para dar forma a nuestro futuro y al suyo. Para obtener más información, haga clic en aquí.

Role reports to:

Manager 2, Global Upstream PreClinical

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Skillman

Lugar de trabajo:

Totalmente in situ

What will you

The successful candidate will conduct research in assigned areas, using the established methodology and developing new methodologies. He/she will identify and develop novel technologies and conduct innovative research as both in-vitro and ex-vivo proof of concept studies either alone or collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment. The successful candidate will apply theoretical knowledge in skin biology and related preclinical sciences to assigned projects, ensure project design reviews, analyses, data summary and interpretation, and report and manuscript preparation. This role is global and will have opportunities to partner cross-functionally. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will conduct projects for Global Preclinical Sciences R&D and will be directly responsible for new concept and technology evaluation/development, including analyzing/generating new science and data to help build a strategic innovation pipeline aligned with global brand needs.

·       The Senior Scientist will be accountable for the design and execution of multiple projects concurrently. 

·       The Senior Scientist will work internally and externally to identify biological targets and technologies to provide skincare benefits

·       He/she will develop in-vitro and ex-vivo models and assays to assess functional effects of technologies to predict with clinical performance, expected to perform laboratory-based studies up to 80% of time/week.

·       The Senior Scientist will evaluate cell signaling mechanisms to understand mechanisms of action for key technologies

·       He/she will work closely in a team environment, as well as independently to acquire data, analyze and interpret results

·       He/she will review external literature, data sources and intellectual property to stay current and assess competitive threats

• The Senior Scientist may create manuscripts, technical reports/communications, poster abstracts/presentations, and patent fillings as appropriate.
• The role requires extensive cross functional partnerships and collaboration. A strong scientific background together with strong analytical and communication skills of research findings are a must have prerequisites. 

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

·       The candidate must be eligible to work in the US.

·       Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree with minimum of 4 years of research experience, with a background in Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related life science discipline is required. Industry experience is strongly preferred.

·       Research experience in molecular and cellular skin biology including experience with culturing and handling of human skin cells (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, melanocytes, sebocytes) as well as human skin reconstituted tissues and human skin explants is required.

·       Biochemical (e.g. ELISA) and molecular (e.g. QPCR) assays is required.

·       Ability to lead projects, acquire, analyze, interpret and organize data, write and document research experiments and protocols is required.

·       It is required that the candidate be self-motivated, productive and has excellent communication, leadership and scientific problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to handle retinoids

Desired Qualifications 

·       Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in skin biological pathways and techniques related to sebum/oil production, and/or pigmentation are strongly preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What's in it for you

$100,300.00 - $141,600.00

Esto tiene en cuenta una serie de factores que incluyen la ubicación del trabajo, las habilidades del candidato, la experiencia, el nivel de educación y otros factores relacionados con el trabajo.

Kenvue se enorgullece de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo basada en el mérito sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, edad, origen nacional o estado de veterano protegido y no serán discriminados por motivos de discapacidad.