Scientist, Cell Therapy Molecular Design
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 a Scientist, Cell Therapy Molecular Design. The Scientist will manage plasmid production activities for cell therapy programs, serving as an operational owner for plasmid workflows and a key contributor to platform execution and improvement. This role requires molecular design expertise, cross‑functional coordination, and ownership of timelines, quality, and delivery.
Requirements
- Master’s in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline (Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered)
- Demonstrated experience independently executing and coordinating molecular cloning and plasmid production workflows
- Strong working knowledge of ELNs, molecular registration systems, and data integrity requirements
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting high‑throughput or platform‑based molecular workflows
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in a research or production environment
Responsibilities
- Independently manage end‑to‑end plasmid production workflows, including request intake, design coordination, construction oversight, QC review, registration, and material hand‑off
- Deliver high‑volume plasmid output in alignment with program priorities and timelines
- Own tracking and reporting of ongoing plasmid projects, ensuring clear visibility for internal stakeholders
- Present project status, risks, and mitigation strategies in team and stakeholder meetings
- Ensure high‑quality documentation and compliance through accurate and timely ELN entries and system registrations
- Manage plasmid inventory and ensure timely dispatch of materials to stakeholders
- Test, evaluate, and improve molecular workflows to enhance robustness, scalability, and usability of platforms
- Support onboarding and adoption of new molecular registration and ELN platforms
- Provide day‑to‑day guidance or informal mentoring to junior team members as needed
- Maintain compliance with all required training, safety, and medical surveillance requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
