Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Spring House
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking an Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology located in Spring House, PA.\rAt 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 https://www.jnj.com/. \rFor more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.The in Vivo Antibody Discovery group within Biologics Discovery is responsible for lead antibody generation from immunized animals with state-of-the-art technologies including single B cell sorting, hybridoma, display and microfluidics. In this key role, the Senior Scientist will utilize different methods including NGS to recover antibody sequences from selected hybridoma cells or single B cells. In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in molecular cloning of BCR using various approaches including RT-PCR, Topo cloning, in-fusion cloning, multiplex NGS, 10X genomics are required. A strong understanding of B-cell recovery methods such as Hybridoma technology and primary B-cell cloning will also be important. This is a critical function in a multifaceted Biologics Discovery organization committed to bringing the next generation of biotherapeutic molecules to patients. We are looking for a motivated candidate with scientific and technical expertise who can collaborate across discovery areas to bring value to our portfolio of innovative drug concepts. Proficiency to work within a highly coordinated, fast-paced environment will be a significant attribute. If this sounds like you, come join our team!\rPrimary responsibilities:

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• Lead antibody sequence recovery from selected hits of diverse sources, including hybridoma, single B cells, immune repertoires, and in vitro display platforms.
• Execute and optimize molecular biology workflows, including Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and conventional Sanger sequencing, to enable efficient and accurate antibody discovery.
• Perform molecular cloning, plasmid design, and contribute to technology development within the molecular biology group to enhance discovery capabilities.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and streamline NGS workflows, identifying opportunities for process improvements to enhance sequencing accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage laboratory operations by maintaining equipment, ensuring sufficient inventory of supplies, and overseeing the routine maintenance of NGS instruments and related laboratory equipment.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis, interpret sequencing results, and generate detailed reports. Bioinformatics experience is a plus.
• Present research findings in internal meetings, clearly communicating scientific results and providing insights into data interpretation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across functional areas to advance therapeutic programs, contributing scientific expertise to multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Document work accurately and promptly using Electronic Lab Notebook systems (e.g., Signal) and generate protocols and SOPs.
• Work closely with stakeholders and project managers to address operational needs and ensure seamless workflow execution.
• Demonstrate scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement in molecular biology and sequencing workflows.\r\r

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