Senior Scientist, Vector Biology

Johnson & Johnson

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $109,000.00 - $174,800.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Viral vector engineering
Viral envelope/protein design
Molecular and cell biology techniques
** 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. **

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.

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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. **

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

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Not specified

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