Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist in Vector Biology to contribute to CAR-T cell therapy research in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in viral vector engineering and molecular biology, alongside collaborative skills for cross-functional teamwork
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, cell biology, and biochemistry methods.
The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, presenting data, and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) protocols.
Matching Summary
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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist in Vector Biology to contribute to CAR-T cell therapy research in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in viral vector engineering and molecular biology, alongside collaborative skills for cross-functional teamwork.
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
molecular biology techniques
cell biology techniques
biochemistry methods
viral envelope design
tropism engineering
Nice-to-have
collaborative mindset
fast-paced team environment
continuous learning
Key Requirements
Ph.D. with 1-2 years 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
Experience with high throughput assays, techniques, and workflows
Experience maintaining accurate and detailed records in an electronic lab notebook