SCIENTIST, ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Scientist, Analytical Development located in Malvern, PA.
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The Biotherapeutics Development-Analytical Development (BioTD-AD) group is seeking an energetic, and highly motivated Scientist to support CAR-T cell therapies.
The individual will be a point of contact person overseeing the development of test methods (flow cytometry, cell count, and/or potency) for in-process and release assays to support Janssen’s CAR-T drug development and production, and support the end-to-end automation of these methods.
The Scientist will have the opportunity to engage in multi-functional teams.
They will learn from and contribute to industry-leading drug discovery/development programs that has brought numerous quality therapeutics to patients and has made significant contributions to human health.
Key Responsibilities.
Serve as an analytical technical expert for method development to support CAR-T cell therapy products.
Lead method development and optimization of analytical methods to ensure robust assay performance.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting and share knowledge/experience with team members.
Engage and/or lead technical investigation strategies in support of product investigations with respect to clinical outcomes or adverse events driving to root cause.
Effectively communicate scientific data and results across technical teams, project teams, and to the health authority as needed.
Collaborate with QA and regulatory agencies during audits.
Work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timelines and objectives.
Qualifications Education.
PhD in Biology, Immunology or other relevant scientific field with at least 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree, with at least 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree, with at least 9 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience and Skills.
Required.
Extensive experience with basic immunology techniques including mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence, ELISA, and cell-based potency assays is required.
Hands-on experience in analytical method development for flow cytometry and/or potency assays is required.
Highly organized and capable of managing/pursuing multiple projects independently is required.
Ability to communicate project results, findings and data to management in a clear and timely fashion is required.
Preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral) and the ability to work in a cross-functional customer-focused environment is highly desired.
Hands-on experience with CAR-T or other cell and gene therapy products is preferred.
Experience with automation of methods for enhanced throughput is preferred.
CMC experience is preferred.
Experience working in a cGMP environment is preferred.
Knowledge of potency assays and/or cellular immunology is preferred.
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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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