Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for an Associate Scientist, Cell and Gene Therapy Process Developmentlocated in Spring House, PA. At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. JANSSEN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is hiring an Associate Scientist, to be part of the Lentiviral Vector Process Development team within API Cell and Gene Therapy organization. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop cell culture processes for viral vector manufacturing using transient transfection in both adherent and suspension platform
• Design and execute small scale and large-scale experiment to improve and optimize viral vector manufacturing process (up-stream)
• Develop manufacturing process control parameters for STR bioreactor using different SUB system
• Collect and organize data using data science skills and tools
• Write technical report and documentation needed for regulatory filing and tech transfer activities
• Be able to work in a culture of continuous improvement of the processes and incorporation of new technologies
• Lead transfer of the processes to internal manufacturing sites or CMOs.
• The candidate is expected to work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timeline and objectives
• The applicant has successfully demonstrated technical proficiency, scientific creativity, initiative, independent thinking, project and personnel management skills and ability to collaborate with others.

REQUIREMENTS

• A MS in Biological Sciences, Virology or Biochemical Engineering with 0-2 years of relevant experience OR a BS in Biological Sciences, or Biochemical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in related to viral vector upstream process development (lentiviral vector, AAV)
• Proven experience working with different bioreactor system for small/large scale manufacturing process
• Experience working with Ambr system
• Data science skill
• Previous experience in standardizing procedures and transferring of the processes to cGMP facility
• Deep understanding of analytical methods used to characterize viral vector
• Experience with CMC regulatory filing
• It is required that the applicant be highly organized and capable of managing/organizing large amount of data as well as handling multiple projects at the same time
• Good written and verbal skills

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