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We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated and collaborative Associate Scientist candidate with demonstrated expertise in cell therapy process development and process innovation. In this role, the successful candidate will be involved in process design, unit operation development, and parameter optimization studies resulting in the development of new production processes. The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-functional teams supporting pre-clinical and clinical programs, focused on autologous processes.

Primary responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Execute process development studies using sound scientific and engineering principles to develop and improve unit operations used for production of autologous T-cell therapies
• Execute phase-appropriate process development studies, identifying process parameters and appropriate ranges to be assessed for optimal experimental design of the study
• Work as a key team member on shared deliverables to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Timely and thorough documentation and completion of electronic laboratory notebooks
• Author and contribute to reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results, protocols, technical reports and SOPs
• Maintain all individual training and safety requirements, participate in routine lab operations (maintenance, safety activities, calibrations) and maintain compliance with all appropriate SOPs for laboratory work, data recording, and laboratory equipment
• Other duties, as necessary

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or Immunology with at least 1-2 years of industry experience required

• Knowledge of biology/immunology/biochemistry as applied in cell and gene therapy processes (such as aseptic cell culture, cellular metabolism, T-cell biology, cryopreservation) is required

• Knowledge and experience in CAR-T cell therapy, T cell biology, and fundamental immunology is preferred.

• Prior hands-on experience with equipment and unit operations typically used in process development and manufacture of cell therapy products is preferred

• Cell culture experience is required

• Experience with primary T cells preferred

• Able to independently execute and troubleshoot experiments, analyze/ report/present data and collaborate with team members to design studies

• Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects

• Able to manage time and elevate relevant issues to other team members and team lead

• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills as applied to process and equipment troubleshooting

• Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g. JMP) is preferred

• Must be comfortable handling and processing blood or serum samples

• Occasional weekend work may be required.

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.

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