Principal Scientist, Vector Biology

Johnson & Johnson

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Base: $117,000.00 - $201,250.00; bonus/equity: not...
Phd in cell biology or related field
3-6 years industry experience
Mammalian cell culture expertise
The role involves spearheading initiatives to translate mechanistic insights into therapeutic progress by studying enveloped virus entry mechanisms

Job Summary

  • The role involves spearheading initiatives to translate mechanistic insights into therapeutic progress by studying enveloped virus entry mechanisms.
  • Candidates will design and validate robust cell-based assays using flow cytometry, microscopy, and reporter assays to characterize viral interactions.
  • Johnson & Johnson offers a comprehensive benefits package including 480 hours of parental leave and up to 13 days of holiday pay.

Matching Summary

The role involves spearheading initiatives to translate mechanistic insights into therapeutic progress by studying enveloped virus entry mechanisms.

Salary

Base: $117,000.00 - $201,250.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Retirement plan, 401(k), vacation, sick time, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Cell Biology or related field
  • 3-6 years industry experience
  • Mammalian cell culture expertise
  • Lentiviral vector system experience
  • Flow cytometry and high-content imaging
  • Viral entry mechanism knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • BSL2/BSL+ virus assay experience
  • High-throughput automated assay development
  • Liquid handling and screening skills
  • Publications in receptor biology
  • Patents in vector technologies

Key Requirements

  • PhD required in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Engineering
  • 3-6 years relevant industry experience leading scientific projects
  • Direct experience with lentiviral vectors and transduction workflows

Work Rights

Not specified

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