Associate Scientist II, Cell Therapy Molecular Design

Johnson & Johnson • Spring House, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Scientist, Cell Therapy Molecular Design. The Associate Scientist II, Cell Therapy Molecular Design will support plasmid production activities for cell therapy programs by executing defined molecular biology workflows and maintaining accurate documentation. This role focuses on hands‑on execution, operational support, and timely delivery of plasmids using established platforms and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
• Hands‑on experience with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, plasmid preparation, DNA QC)
• Experience maintaining laboratory documentation and records
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a regulated or data‑integrity‑focused research environment
• Familiarity with ELNs and molecular registration systems

Responsibilities

• Execute molecular cloning and plasmid production workflows using established platforms to support cell therapy research programs
• Support end‑to‑end plasmid processes including construction, QC, registration, and hand‑off under guidance from senior team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) and molecular registration systems in accordance with internal data integrity standards
• Update request logs and assist with tracking the status of ongoing plasmid projects
• Support plasmid inventory management, including labeling, storage, and dispatch of materials to internal stakeholders
• Participate in weekly team meetings and provide updates on assigned work
• Remain current with required training, safety, and medical surveillance requirements
• Assist with testing molecular workflows and provide feedback to improve platforms and processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level