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Summary This position serves as the Laboratory Deputy Supervisor for the Whiteriver Service Unit and Cibecue Clinic under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, by assisting in management if the clinical laboratory in Whiteriver, AZ. Exercises specific responsibilities for planning, developing, implementing, coordination and evaluating the laboratory component of a broad range of health programs involving complex organizational structures, diverse projects, research and training programs. Responsibilities This position provides oversight to Laboratory Quality Management Program, administers to personnel matters, and accomplishes non-supervisory task and/or special assignments as required. Designs and initiates an effective ongoing process to monitor the quality and appropriateness of the laboratory services being provided to patients. Assists in developing and implementing the hospital's plan for providing laboratory services. Oversees the recruitment and retention of qualified, competent personnel to provide the highest possible standard of laboratory services. Exercises full line supervisory and managerial responsibility for planning, organizing, coordination and controlling overall laboratory operations through subordinate leads and staff members. Keeps abreast of new developments and changes in medical technology by reviewing current literature, viewing demonstrations of new equipment and procedures, attending meetings of professional societies. Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program for all laboratory equipment, safety and chemical hygiene plan with personnel in-service and education programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements: Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Education A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. OR A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable. Evaluation of Education and Experience: The major areas of clinical laboratory science are microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology (blood banking). Qualifying course work in these areas includes bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, tissue culture, virology, parasitology, endocrinology, enzymology, toxicology, urinalysis, coagulation, hemostasis, cell morphology, immunology, serology, immunoserology, immuno-deficiency, hemolysis, histocompatibility, cytotechnology, and similar disciplines or areas of laboratory practice. Related fields include physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, cell biology, embryology, pathology, genetics, pharmacology, histology, cytology, nuclear medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, infection control, physics, statistics, and similar areas of science where the work is directly related to the position to be filled For positions GS-7 through GS-15 (or equivalent): Experience or graduate education must have been in (1) the general field of medical technology; (2) one of the disciplines or specialized areas of medical technology; or (3) a field directly related and applicable to medical technology or the position to be filled. Clinical laboratory intern (student medical technologist) experience in an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) education program may be credited on a month-for-month basis toward meeting the GS-7 specialized experience requirement. Note: A typical program comprises 12 consecutive months of professional study, including didactic and practical instruction. Approximately 6 to 7 months are devoted to lectures, laboratory study, demonstrations, and seminars covering theory and technique in clinical laboratory science. The other 5 to 6 months are devoted to clinical laboratory rotations. It is the latter, i.e., the period(s) of supervised work experience in a service laboratory that may be credited as work study experience. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: review and assign workload, quality control and competency assessment of assigned personnel; choose methods for achieving work goals, objectives and management strategies; provide orientation, training and competency assessment of staff; implement quality improvement measures; schedule, screen and evaluate patient medical history; ensure proper blood collection and blood storage; monitoring test analysis and specimen examination to ensure acceptable levels of performance; assure corrective action when test performance deviates from established performance specifications. Supervisory or Managerial Abilities: Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that may possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as listed under the appropriate category below. · Ability to motivate, train and work effectively with subordinates who have a variety of background and training Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work Ability to understand and further manage goals as these affect day-to-day operations Ability to develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures Quality Ranking Factor: Level 1 FAC COR Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position has no promotion potential.

Summary This position serves as the Laboratory Deputy Supervisor for the Whiteriver Service Unit and Cibecue Clinic under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, by assisting in management if the clinical laboratory in Whiteriver, AZ. Exercises specific responsibilities for planning, developing, implementing, coordination and evaluating the laboratory component of a broad range of health programs involving complex organizational structures, diverse projects, research and training programs. Responsibilities This position provides oversight to Laboratory Quality Management Program, administers to personnel matters, and accomplishes non-supervisory task and/or special assignments as required. Designs and initiates an effective ongoing process to monitor the quality and appropriateness of the laboratory services being provided to patients. Assists in developing and implementing the hospital's plan for providing laboratory services. Oversees the recruitment and retention of qualified, competent personnel to provide the highest possible standard of laboratory services. Exercises full line supervisory and managerial responsibility for planning, organizing, coordination and controlling overall laboratory operations through subordinate leads and staff members. Keeps abreast of new developments and changes in medical technology by reviewing current literature, viewing demonstrations of new equipment and procedures, attending meetings of professional societies. Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program for all laboratory equipment, safety and chemical hygiene plan with personnel in-service and education programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements: Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Education A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. OR A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable. Evaluation of Education and Experience: The major areas of clinical laboratory science are microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology (blood banking). Qualifying course work in these areas includes bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, tissue culture, virology, parasitology, endocrinology, enzymology, toxicology, urinalysis, coagulation, hemostasis, cell morphology, immunology, serology, immunoserology, immuno-deficiency, hemolysis, histocompatibility, cytotechnology, and similar disciplines or areas of laboratory practice. Related fields include physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, cell biology, embryology, pathology, genetics, pharmacology, histology, cytology, nuclear medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, infection control, physics, statistics, and similar areas of science where the work is directly related to the position to be filled For positions GS-7 through GS-15 (or equivalent): Experience or graduate education must have been in (1) the general field of medical technology; (2) one of the disciplines or specialized areas of medical technology; or (3) a field directly related and applicable to medical technology or the position to be filled. Clinical laboratory intern (student medical technologist) experience in an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) education program may be credited on a month-for-month basis toward meeting the GS-7 specialized experience requirement. Note: A typical program comprises 12 consecutive months of professional study, including didactic and practical instruction. Approximately 6 to 7 months are devoted to lectures, laboratory study, demonstrations, and seminars covering theory and technique in clinical laboratory science. The other 5 to 6 months are devoted to clinical laboratory rotations. It is the latter, i.e., the period(s) of supervised work experience in a service laboratory that may be credited as work study experience. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: review and assign workload, quality control and competency assessment of assigned personnel; choose methods for achieving work goals, objectives and management strategies; provide orientation, training and competency assessment of staff; implement quality improvement measures; schedule, screen and evaluate patient medical history; ensure proper blood collection and blood storage; monitoring test analysis and specimen examination to ensure acceptable levels of performance; assure corrective action when test performance deviates from established performance specifications. Supervisory or Managerial Abilities: Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that may possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as listed under the appropriate category below. · Ability to motivate, train and work effectively with subordinates who have a variety of background and training Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work Ability to understand and further manage goals as these affect day-to-day operations Ability to develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures Quality Ranking Factor: Level 1 FAC COR Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: For IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position has no promotion potential.

Summary This position is in the Diabetes Molecular Genetics Section (DMGS) of Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch (PECRB), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This work is performed in a central laboratory in Phoenix, AZ, and two satellite laboratories at our research clinic in Guadalupe, AZ and Valleywise Health, Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities Provide technical direction over the comprehensive laboratory services provided by the PECRB clinical laboratory. Ensure that all clinical laboratory duties are properly executed and applicable CLIA regulations are met. Provide training for Medical Technologists, Medical Technicians, Laboratory Assistants and Post-Bac IRTA (Post Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award) in protocols and procedures for running clinical tests in the Soft Lab Laboratory Information System linked to CRIS Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure patient safety. Oversee the clinical and research testing performed in relation to all studies conducted by the section in the areas of diabetes and kidney and digestive disease. Ensure the maintenance of control sera and other fluids, as internal controls, and participates in quality control programs of the American Proficiency Institute for external control. Analyze laboratory data for inclusion in scientific manuscripts; keeps current on new developments in the field of medical technology in relation to new instrumentation and methods. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-0644-12 grade level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government performing the following types of tasks: Performing difficult and complex clinical and research tests; Providing guidance in procedure writing, performance of self-assessments, evaluating of quality control and quality improvement reports to meet regulatory accreditation requirements; Collaborating with key stakeholders (such as researchers and leadership) to establish agreement on the standardization and integration of clinical laboratories, and providing laboratory operational support including workload reporting, proficiency testing, and laboratory safety. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12592570 Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a Tier II "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across NIH. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is recruiting for the role of Senior Engineer, Artificial Intelligence / Microscopy Computer Vision within our Data Science Analytics & Insights Team. This position may be fully remote within the US.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Data Science and Digital Health organization within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops innovative solutions using a variety of data sources across multiple different disease areas. We are looking for an outstanding Scientist to join our Computer Vision team.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Innovative Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge AI and computer vision solutions to address high-priority scientific challenges in biomedical imaging. Your work will directly contribute to advancements in drug discovery and healthcare.

+ Develop and optimize state-of-the-art models to extract actionable insights from complex, unstructured biomedical image and video data. Applications include disease identification, patient stratification, and deriving novel biological insights.

+ Contribute to the development of scalable core technologies that enable the deployment of advanced computer vision solutions across a variety of imaging modalities, including microscopy, radiology, and video analysis.

+ Develop research and product roadmaps for computer vision applications in drug discovery and development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scientific priorities.

+ Develop and deploy models using containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to ensure scalable and efficient deployment in production environments.

+ Utilize high-performance computing resources and techniques to manage and process large-scale datasets and complex models efficiently.

+ Clearly articulate complex technical methods and results to diverse audiences, including scientists, stakeholders, and decision-makers, to facilitate informed decision-making and drive project success.

+ Proactively shape and lead internal and external collaborations, participate in cross-functional teams, and engage with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for developing and implementing AI-based solutions.

**Qualifications**

+ Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g., computer science, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, electrical engineering or related field) is required. Post-graduate experience is preferred.

Or

+ Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience is required.

+ Demonstrated experience in driving research in computer vision, including the application and development of AI methods and optimization of machine learning models is required.

+ Experience with biomedical imaging data such as pathology, radiology, and endoscopy is strongly preferred.

+ Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or Java is required.

+ Experience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV is required.

+ Extensive experience with traditional and modern computer vision techniques is required. Examples include object detection (YOLO, SSD, Faster R-CNN), image segmentation (U-Net, Mask R-CNN), image classification (VGG, ResNet, Inception, EfficientNet), and feature extraction (SIFT, SURF, ORB).

+ Experience with various machine learning techniques is required. Examples include fully supervised, unsupervised, self-supervised, and weakly supervised learning and specific architectures (Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Vision Transformers (ViTs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and attention-based networks)

+ Strong understanding and experience with machine learning algorithms (such as neural networks, random forests, SVMs, and boosting) along with optimization techniques is required.

+ Proficiency in statistical analysis and data handling, including data augmentation, data cleaning, normalization, and handling large-scale image datasets is required.

+ Experience working with multi-GPU workloads for training and inference is preferred.

+ Experience with deploying models using containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.

+ Experience with high-performance computing techniques and resources to manage and process large-scale datasets and complex models efficiently is preferred.

+ Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and results to a wide range of audiences, including non-technical stakeholders is required.

+ High motivation and capability to drive projects forward independently with minimal daily oversight is required.

+ A deep passion for leveraging data and AI to drive scientific innovation and improve healthcare outcomes is required.

+ Familiarity with drug discovery and clinical development processes, and experience working closely with healthcare professionals is preferred.

+ Experience with disease biology in areas such as cancer, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, or infectious disease, enabling the development of targeted AI solutions is a plus.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $169,050. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. 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.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

+ Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

+ Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

+ Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

+ Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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