TDS Proteins AD BMD Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson•Malvern, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The TDS Proteins Development Analytical Development (AD) Bioassay Method Development (BMD) organization is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op to support multiple projects focused on analytical development, bioassay and cell line characterization, and Fc effector function assessment to advance the development of antibody therapeutics. This role provides hands-on experience in laboratory research, assay development, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within Innovative Medicine. The Co-op term is six months typically from January to June, 2027 (flexible). This is a full-time requirement (40 hours per week) and is fully on-site.

Requirements

Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Rising Junior or Senior preferred; Master's students will also be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be available for the full Co-Op term and have no employment commitments that would interfere with participation in the program.
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 laboratory techniques such as aseptic technique, cell culture, cell-based assays, and flow cytometry is preferred.
Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and scientific interpretation is preferred.
Proficiency in organizing, analyzing, and visualizing scientific datasets is preferred.
Cell Culture
Aseptic Technique
Flow Cytometry
Cell-Based Assays
Immunological Assays
Receptor Characterization
Bioassay Development
Statistical Analysis
Data Visualization
Mass Spectrometry (preferred)
Scientific Documentation and Laboratory Best Practices
Proficient with organization and/or analysis of large datasets.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development of analytical platforms to improve assay sustainability and reduce dependency on commercial reagents.
Assisting in Host Cell Protein (HCP) characterization studies utilizing analytical techniques, including mass spectrometry and enzymatic activity assessments.
Characterizing bioassay cell lines through cell culture, growth rate evaluation, receptor density determination, and flow cytometry-based analyses.
Developing and executing cell-based and bioanalytical assays to evaluate therapeutic antibody function, including Fc effector function assessments.
Analyzing experimental data using analytical and statistical tools and generating data visualizations to support scientific decision-making.
Participating in technical discussions related to experimental design and method development.
Collaborating with internal and external partners through regular project meetings.
Maintaining laboratory notebooks and technical documentation in compliance with company guidelines.
Supporting additional laboratory and project activities as needed.