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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist in Vector Biology for their Innovative Medicine sector in Cambridge, MA. The position focuses on advancing CAR-T cell therapy research through expertise in viral vectors and molecular biology.
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Job Summary
This role will play a key part in advancing research initiatives by leveraging expertise in viral vectors and molecular biology for CAR-T cell therapy discovery.
Responsibilities include designing, modifying, optimizing, and screening viral envelopes/proteins, and applying virology, molecular biology, and cell biology methods.
The position requires a Ph.D. or Master's/Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in enveloped viruses and viral vector engineering, with a strong preference for pseudotyped lentiviral vector experience.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist in Vector Biology for their Innovative Medicine sector in Cambridge, MA. The position focuses on advancing CAR-T cell therapy research through expertise in viral vectors and molecular biology.
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Salary
Base: $109,000.00 - $174,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Vacation, Sick time, Holiday pay, Work/Personal/Family Time, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Caregiver Leave, Volunteer Leave, Military Spouse Time-Off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
viral vector engineering
viral envelope/protein design
molecular and cell biology techniques
enveloped virus design and tropism engineering
viral vector analytical and characterization assays
Nice-to-have
high throughput assays
fast-paced team environment
collaborative mindset
scientific discovery
Key Requirements
Ph.D. with 1-2 years of relevant experience OR Master's/Bachelor's with extensive experience
Significant hands-on experience in enveloped viruses and viral vector engineering
Demonstrated experience engineering, testing, and optimizing pseudotyped lentiviral vectors
Strong knowledge of molecular and cell biology techniques
Experience in maintaining accurate and detailed records