Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Spring House, Pennsylvania, 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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine  

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development to be located in Spring House, PA.

Purpose: The Therapeutics Development & Supply department of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an ambitious Associate Scientist to join the Cell Engineering and Analytical Sciences (CEAS) group located in Spring House, PA.

Our group specifically generates cell lines that produce large molecule therapeutics in support of the fast-growing pipeline for various therapeutic areas.

You will be responsible for:



* Developing mammalian cell lines secreting complex proteins, including transfection, clone characterization, and bioreactor evaluation.
 


* Evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies in cell biology, molecular biology, genome editing, or equipment to improve protein yields and shorten timelines.
 


* Employing cell & molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid manipulation, ddPCR, Western blotting, and gene editing technologies for production of high-quality manufacturing cell lines for complex biologics.
 


* Interacting with peers from specialty areas and developing scientific expertise.
 


* Working independently to design experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot, and maintain detailed records for laboratory notebooks and other technical documents.
 

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:


* A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field is required.

An advanced degree (Master's) is preferred.
 

Experience & Skills:



* A minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience in one of the following areas: protein expression, cell cultu...