Scientist, Cell Therapy Molecular Design

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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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.

Key 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

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Experience supporting high‑throughput or platform‑based molecular workflows
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in a research or production environment

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Collaborating, Conducting Experiments, Data Quality, Drug Discovery Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Patent Applications, Pharmacogenetics, Report Writing, Research Documents, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy, Written Expression