Senior Immunology Scientist - Discovery Focus

Johnson Johnson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension/retirement program

Long-term incentive program

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Immunology group in La Jolla, CA. The role focuses on advancing therapeutics for autoimmune diseases through target validation and program progression in a lab-based setting.

You will design and execute complex immunology studies, mentor colleagues, and collaborate across functions to influence program decisions and drive publication-ready results.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field with 1-3 years of additional relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong foundation in immunology, including an understanding of the cells, cytokines, and signaling pathways that drive autoimmune disease.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in primary cell isolation and cell culture, in vitro cell-based models of inflammation, in vivo models of autoimmune disease, and spectral flow cytometry.
• Ability to leverage multi-omic approaches such as single cell RNASeq and spatial transcriptomics to explore novel biology and the MoA of therapeutic candidates.
• Strong scientific judgment, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, analyze, and interpret complex biological studies that inform target validation, mechanism of action, and program progression.
• Own the scientific quality, timely delivery, and documentation of research results.
• Synthesize literature and data, communicate clear recommendations, and influence decisions with project teams and management.
• Provide technical guidance and scientific mentorship to colleagues; partner across functions to advance program objectives.
• Contribute, as appropriate, to abstracts/posters, publications, technical reports, and patent applications.

Skills

Immunology

Primary cell isolation

Cell culture

In vivo models

Single-cell RNA-Seq

Spatial transcriptomics

Spectral flow cytometry

Scientific mentoring

Literature synthesis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology

Tools

Spectral flow cytometry

Single-cell RNA-Seq

Spatial transcriptomics

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Immunology group in La Jolla, CA. The role focuses on advancing therapeutics for autoimmune diseases through target validation and program progression in a lab-based setting.

You will design and execute complex immunology studies, mentor colleagues, and collaborate across functions to influence program decisions and drive publication-ready results.