MSAT Scientist

Johnson & Johnson • Wilson, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an MSAT Downstream Scientist to join the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team at its new Bio-Processing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina. MSAT manages process technology platform strategy for biotherapeutics production and is responsible for process and cleaning validation, standardization of equipment for new product introduction, and life cycle management of commercial production processes.

The downstream scientist will support reduced-scale downstream model studies in the laboratory, commercial product introduction through technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing investigations, and health authority inspections. The role provides full-time, on-site support, with occasional non-standard hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in chromatography purification, viral filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration for monoclonal antibody purification processes.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with laboratory-scale chromatography purification systems such as AKTA/UNICORN, including developing UNICORN methods or recipes, packing columns, and executing experiments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills and keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and dedication to staying current with regulatory and technical developments in the industry.
• Strong collaboration skills in a multifunctional team environment.
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in project priorities and requirements.
• Availability to occasionally work non-standard hours.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a regulated biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with laboratory digital projects, such as laboratory electronic notebook implementation or integration of laboratory equipment into data systems.

Responsibilities

• Support MSAT laboratory start-up activities, including preparing SOPs and work instructions and coordinating laboratory instrument installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Conduct reduced-scale chromatography and filtration studies in the MSAT laboratory, including writing protocols and reports, preparing buffers and reagents, and analyzing data.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, including sample management, equipment calibration and verification, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations to collect production-floor samples and process them in the MSAT laboratory.
• Support training on new processes, procedures, and laboratory equipment.
• Promote lean principles, continuous improvement, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Support commercial product introduction through technology transfer, assist with process validation, and provide technical support for manufacturing investigations and health authority inspections.

What This Job Offers

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