Associate Scientist, Process Analytical Sciences
About The Position
The Associate Scientist, Process Analytical Sciences (PAS), is part of the Analytical Development (AD) Proteins organization and is responsible for accelerating large-molecule development by delivering phase-appropriate analytical testing at scale—combining high-throughput methods, automation, and streamlined data workflows to meet program timelines. 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
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or related scientific/technical field with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience working in cross-functional environments, effectively collaborating with analytical scientists, engineers, digital/data teams, and external vendors.
- Strong background in multiple protein-based technologies (e.g. cIEF, CE-SDS, ELISA, cell-based assays, HPLC/UPLC, etc.)
- Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others, create standard work, and build sustainable technical capability within a team environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and deliver against timelines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., GMP/GxP) and supporting documentation, validation, and data integrity requirements.
- Familiarity with lab automation and automation workflow (i.e. TECAN, Hamilton, etc.)
- Familiar with data acquisition software and processing (e.g. Empower, Chemstation, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Conduct execution of protein-based analytical assays for biologics drug development to quantify size variants, excipient content, charge variants, bioactivity, etc.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation issues; perform root-cause investigations with SMEs/vendors and implement corrective actions.
- Thrive in a team setting in a dynamic environment, contribute technical expertise to multiple large molecule programs, be proficient with documentation, and review of analytical data
- Train and mentor end-users to run and maintain laboratory equipment; publish results and standard processes to build shared capability.
- Being technical lead and execute method development and routine testing/reviewing as per the procedures and methods in place within Non-GMP and GMP environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
