TDS CGT-Viral Vector Development Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•San Diego, CA

2d•$23 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The TDS Cell & Gene Therapy Development Viral Development organization is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op interested in viral vector process development for advanced therapy modalities. The selected candidate will contribute to the development and optimization of upstream and/or downstream viral vector manufacturing processes while gaining hands-on experience in laboratory operations, process analytics, and experimental design.

Requirements

Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis and modeling software tools is preferred.
Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies and data analysis software is preferred.
Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Analytical Methods, Familiarity with viral clearance methods.
Purification techniques.
Lab scale filtration or formulation development.

Responsibilities

Supporting viral vector process development activities in both laboratory and process analytical settings.
Assisting with upstream and/or downstream process development studies as required by the program.
Working directly with senior scientists to execute assigned experiments and maintain accurate laboratory and batch records.
Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using analytical and statistical tools.
Participating in technical discussions and Design of Experiments (DoE) activities to address process development challenges and knowledge gaps.
Collaborating with internal and external partners through team meetings and project discussions.
Maintaining laboratory notebooks and technical documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.