Bioassay Methods Development Co-Op

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Co-Op in the Bioassay Methods Development group located in Malvern, PA.
Research & Development Co-op Overview:

At the J&J Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease.

Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us.

We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.

The Co-Op, Bioassay Methods Development, will be responsible for the development of cell-based bioassays and binding assays to be used as QC potency assays and in support of structure-function and biological characterization studies, to better understand mechanism of action for new molecular entities in clinical development and for commercial products.

The individual will be responsible for ongoing method development, as well as the evaluation of new technologies such as multiplexing platforms and laboratory automation.
Life as an R&D Co-op:

The R&D Co-op program provides each student with real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring, networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country.

Each Co-op will be matched with a mentor and will focus on at least one focused project for the 6-month term.

The typical Co-op term is from May 2025 - December 2025.
Key Responsibilities:


* Work with team members to develop novel binding and cell-based assays to understand the mechanisms of action for a given molecule.


* Accurately recording data in a timely manner, including maintenance of detailed records in compliance with applicable GMP, safety, and environmental requirements.

The successful candidate will ensure data integrity and protocol compliance.


* Designing, troubleshooting, and executing experiments with minimal supervision.

Analyzing data, interpreting results, and reporting data in laboratory notebooks.

Collaborate with partners to troubleshoot assay problems as they occur.


* Providing status updates to stakeholders and effectively communicating project updates to team.

Qualifications
Required:


* This is a 6-month position and would require the ideal candidate to be enrolled in a program that supports co-op opportunities.


* The ideal candidate should be rising to Junior or Senior year pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cellular and/or Molecular Biology, Pharmacology.

Immunology, Biochemistry, or other relevant scientific field.

Candidates pursuing a Master's degree in same subjects may be considered as well.


* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred:


* Experience with basic laboratory instrumentation such as balances and plate readers is preferred.


* Experience with pipettors and microtiter plates is preferred.


* Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is preferred.


* Prior experience in a GMP environment and exper...