Senior Scientist Discovery, Immunology

jj; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive program

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a PhD-level immunology scientist to advance Innovative Medicine and Immunology programs in San Diego. You will independently design and execute complex immunology studies, mentor colleagues, and contribute to publications and patents as part of a highly collaborative team.

Join a leading global healthcare company committed to diversity, inclusion, and patient-centered science, with competitive benefits and a robust time-off policy.

Qualifications

• PhD required with 1–3 years of relevant lab experience.
• Strong immunology foundation and cell-based assay experience.
• Experience with multi-omics and spectral flow cytometry is valued.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, analyze, and interpret complex immunology studies.
• Own scientific quality, delivery, and documentation of results.
• Synthesize literature/data and influence project decisions.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate across functions to advance programs.
• Contribute to abstracts, posters, publications, and patents.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Cell isolation

Cell culture

In vivo models

Spectral flow cytometry

Multi-omic analysis

Scientific judgment

Communication skills

In vitro assays

Laboratory automation

Education

PhD in Immunology

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Biological Research

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

San Diego, California, 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.

About Immunology

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.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Responsibilities are as follows:

• 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.

Required 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience performing in vitro cell‑based assays to measure the potency of large or small molecule therapeutics.
• Experience with laboratory automation to increase experimental scale and efficiency.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $105,000 - $169,050

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Preferred Skills

• Accelerating
• Analytical Reasoning
• Clinical Data Management
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Reporting
• Data Savvy
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Drug Discovery Development
• Issue Escalation
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Product Knowledge
• Research Proposals
• Scientific Research
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$109,000.00 - $174,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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 and J 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.