Job Description

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cambridge Massachusetts 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 are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist Viral Vectors to be in Cambridge MA.

Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our CAR-T cell therapy discovery efforts as a Senior this role you will play a key part in advancing our research initiatives by leveraging your expertise in viral vectors and molecular biology.

This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in CAR-T cell therapy. If you are passionate about advancing scientific discovery and possess a collaborative mindset we invite you to apply!

You will be responsible for:

• Utilize your extensive knowledge in vector generation & testing virology and molecular biology to contribute meaningfully to our cell therapy platform and pipeline development.

• Conduct viral vector screening optimize vector packaging and production and perform analytical quantification of viral vector particles using relevant assessments including protein and PCR-based assays particle potency testing via flow cytometry and vector copy number (VCN) analysis.

• Play a key role in the development of innovative vector analytical and characterization assays.

• Leverage your familiarity with automation platforms to scale viral vector production analytical testing and cell-based activity measurements.

• Contribute to optimization efforts focused on increasing viral titers and purity to enhance the overall efficiency of production processes.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to test viral vector designs ensuring the delivery of reliable and consistent data. Present data to research and cross-functional teams.

• Stay informed about industry developments continuously learn and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

• Deliver results in alignment with project timelines while maintaining accountability for your work.

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) protocols.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. Pharmaceutical Science Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biotechnology etc.) with 1-2 years of relevant experience OR a Masters or Bachelors degree with extensive experience.

• Significant experience in enveloped viruses and viral vector production analytical testing and characterization. Experience with lentiviral vectors required.

• Experience with high throughput assays techniques and workflows preferred.

• Demonstrated rigor in assay development and data analysis.

• Strong knowledge of molecular/cell biology techniques cell culture and flow cytometry.

• Highly organized and meticulous with the ability to handle and pursue multiple projects in parallel with a high degree of autonomy.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to develop creative innovative solutions and meet project objectives.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to operate effectively within a team environment.

• Experience in maintaining accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures data and results in a well-organized electronic lab notebook to ensure reproducibility and accessibility for team members.

• Excellent presentation verbal communication and scientific/technical writing skills.

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 and 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 please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating Analytical Reasoning Clinical Data Management Critical Thinking Data Analysis Data Reporting Data Savvy Design of Experiments (DOE) Drug Discovery Development Issue Escalation Molecular Diagnostics Pharmaceutical Microbiology Product Knowledge Research Proposals Scientific Research Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$109000.00 - $174800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys 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 period10 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: - Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start

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