Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist Position Summary

The Cell Engineering and Analytical Sciences (CEAS) department of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) R&D is seeking an ambitious Associate Scientist to join the Cell Line Development group located in Spring House, PA. JJIM R&D discovers and develops novel solutions to support the unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious disease, and cardiovascular disease.

The role will support specifically the generation of cell lines that produce large molecule therapeutics in support of the fast-growing pipeline for the various disease areas. The role will contribute individually and be able to work in a team to meet project timelines and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development of mammalian cell lines secreting complex proteins
• Cell culture development for all protein therapeutics
• Support the development of new cell biology, molecular biology, or equipment technologies to improve protein yields and shorten timelines
• Participate in projects from Lead Optimization to New Molecular Entity declaration within a cross-functional environment
• Support experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, contributing to project teams, and maintaining detailed records
• Work closely with other teams at JJIM and possess excellent communication skills
• Support and assist in general laboratory tasks related to aseptic manipulation processes
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience in one of the following areas: protein expression, cell culture or process optimization, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and medium development is required
• Mammalian cell culture experience is required
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and connect with different functional groups and people in multiple levels is required
• Excellent social, organizational, verbal and written communication skills are required
• Accurate Data reporting for executed procedures and processes and ability to present findings to management
• Our highly dynamic environment requires you to have a strong work ethic, expect change, and be creative
• Highly organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive attitude under limited supervision
• Focus on achievement and delivery of results with high sense of urgency
• This role is based in Spring House, PA and may require up to 10% travel