Principal Scientist, Vector Biology

Johnson & Johnson

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
$117,000.00 - $201,250.00 py
Enveloped virus entry mechanisms
Cell-based assay development
Lentiviral vector systems
Lead research focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of enveloped virus entry, designing experiments to characterize viral glycoprotein and host cell receptor interactions

Job Summary

  • Lead research focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of enveloped virus entry, designing experiments to characterize viral glycoprotein and host cell receptor interactions.
  • Develop and validate robust cell-based assays for receptor expression, ligand/virus binding, and internalization pathways using flow cytometry, microscopy, and reporter assays.
  • Integrate data with cross-functional partners to inform target selection, vector design, and process improvements for therapeutic progress.

Matching Summary

Lead research focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of enveloped virus entry, designing experiments to characterize viral glycoprotein and host cell receptor interactions.

Salary

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enveloped virus entry mechanisms
  • Cell-based assay development
  • Lentiviral vector systems
  • Mammalian cell culture expertise
  • Quantitative cell-based assays

Nice-to-have

  • Pseudovirus or live-virus assays
  • High-throughput assay development
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • PhD in related field or equivalent industry experience
  • 3-6 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record developing quantitative cell-based assays
  • Direct experience with lentiviral vectors

Work Rights

Not specified

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