Associate Scientist, Lentivirus Downstream Process Development - Johnson and Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for an Associate Scientist, Lentivirus Downstream Process Development to be based in Spring House, PA.

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Within Research & Development, the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization is responsible for the development, clinical supply, marketed product support, and life cycle management of Biotherapeutics. Within DPDS, the API Cell and Gene group supports product development of novel cell and gene therapies for unmet medical needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct small scale lentiviral vector production process development using material from mammalian cell culture. Purification techniques will include depth filtration, affinity and/or Ion exchange (IEX) chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF), sterile filtration etc
• Performing a range of viral vector process characterization studies to support process performance qualification (PPQ) and regulatory filing.
• Assist the process technical transfer to manufacturing site as needed
• Design, execute, analyze data and draft reports for studies
• Stay current with relevant literature and evaluate new emerging technologies in viral vector production, incorporating them into processes as appropriate
• The candidate is expected to work in a team environment as well as individually to meet project timeline and objective.
• Ensure data integrity through accurate and timely data capture/entry into appropriate electronic systems

Required:

• B.S. or master's degree in biology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, Virology, or a related scientific field is required
• Minimum 1 year of experience doing protein and/or viral vector purification is required
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to closely collaborate with scientists and external teams is required

Preferred:

• Lentivirus experience is preferred
• Hands-on experience with ÄKTA FPLC purification systems is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with TFF systems is highly preferred
• Experience working with remote teams is preferred

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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