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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:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:
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.
We are searching for the best talent for a Scientist, Biotherapeutics R&D role to be in Cambridge, MA.
Purpose:
The successful candidate will conduct in vitro assays to evaluate the potency and functionality of biotherapeutic drug candidates, with a focus on advancing next-generation medicines.
You will be responsible for:
- designing and performing human cell-based assays to characterize the potency and biological activity of large molecule therapeutics.
- utilizing lab automation, immunological techniques, and cutting-edge technologies to optimize assay performance.
- interpreting and communicating experimental data effectively, contributing to cross-functional project teams.
- documenting findings through technical reports, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory standards.
- embracing Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Education:
- a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related discipline) is required
Required:
- a minimum of 3 years industry experience in biotech or pharma, particularly within immuno-oncology or inflammation therapeutic areas is required
- proficiency in immunological techniques such as multicolor flow cytometry, multiplex ELISA, proliferation assays, cytolysis assays, and transcriptomics is required
- hands-on experience with in vitro human cell assays to assess large molecule drug activity is required
- strong understanding of immune modulation, immunotherapy, and emerging biotechnologies is required
- demonstrated curiosity about the future landscape of next-generation medicines and a passion for innovation is required
- exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely is required
- innovative thinker with a proactive mindset is required
- open communicative style and collaborative approach is required
- commitment to continuous learning and scientific excellence is required
Preferred:
- experience in end-to-end drug development processes is highly preferred
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $89,000 - $143,750.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
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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.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$89,000 - $143,750
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