Senior Scientist, Downstream Process Development

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Spring House, PA site seeks a Senior Scientist in Downstream Process Development to lead purification process development for lentiviral and related biologics, advancing from discovery through clinical readiness.

You will drive design, optimization, and scale-up of chromatographic and filtration steps, leveraging Ambr® TFF and AKTA systems, with a focus on robustness and efficiency across programs.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field with 1-3 years of industry experience; OR a BS/MS with 4-6 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in downstream process development for biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, or related viral vector modalities.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography, clarification, depth filtration, UF/DF, sterile filtration, and process scale-up.
• Experience operating and/or leading studies using AKTA chromatography systems, TFF platforms, and Ambr® TFF systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of downstream purification processes for lentiviral in vivo LV therapeutic products.
• Design and oversee chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, and formulation studies to improve product quality, yield, robustness, and manufacturability.
• Utilize advanced filtration technologies for high-throughput process screening and scale-down model development.
• Oversee operation and troubleshooting of downstream equipment, including AKTA systems, TFF systems, and chromatography skids.
• Apply Process Analytical Technology and digital bioprocessing tools to strengthen understanding.
• Lead process characterization, scale-up, and platform development for clinical manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with analytical, formulation, upstream, modeling, automation, MSAT, and translational sciences teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide scientific leadership across programs.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Manufacturing & Control (CMC)

Coaching

Consulting

Critical Thinking

Drug Discovery Development

Emerging Technologies

Molecular Diagnostics

Pharmacogenetics

Pharmacovigilance

Process Improvements

Quality Assurance (QA)

Relationship Building

Research Documents

Scientific Research

Technologically Savvy

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field

BS or MS with 4-6 years of relevant experience

Tools

AKTA systems

TFF platforms

Ambr® TFF systems

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.Learn more at jnj.com. 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: Biotherapeutics R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description: At 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 jnj.com. 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.

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist, Downstream Process Development to be in Spring House, PA.

Purpose: The Senior Scientist, Downstream Process Development will lead development, optimization, and characterization of scalable purification processes for Lentiviral In-vivo therapeutic modalities, including biologics, and next-generation genetic medicines. This role will provide scientific leadership from early-stage development through clinical-stage readiness, with focus on purification platform strategy, process robustness, scale-up, and implementation of advanced downstream technologies.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead development and optimization of downstream purification processes for lentiviral in vivo LV therapeutic products.
• Design and oversee chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, and formulation studies to improve product quality, yield, robustness, and manufacturability.
• Utilize advanced filtration technologies, including Ambr® TFF, for high-throughput process screening, optimization, and scale-down model development.
• Oversee operation and troubleshooting of downstream equipment, including AKTA systems, TFF systems, and chromatography skids.
• Apply Process Analytical Technology, online monitoring, and digital bioprocessing tools to strengthen downstream process understanding.
• Use JMP, MiniTab, Python, Spotfire, or similar platforms for multivariate data analysis, process modeling, and technical decision-making.
• Lead process characterization, scale-up, and platform development activities to support clinical manufacturing readiness.
• Evaluate emerging purification technologies and drive continuous improvement to enhance process robustness and development efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with analytical, formulation, upstream, modeling, automation, MSAT, and translational sciences teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide scientific leadership across programs and cross-functional workstreams.
• Prepare technical reports, development strategies, scientific presentations, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications:

• Required: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience;
• OR a BS or MS with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in downstream process development for biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, or related viral vector modalities.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography, clarification, depth filtration, UF/DF, sterile filtration, and process scale-up.
• Experience operating and/or leading studies using AKTA chromatography systems, TFF platforms, and Ambr® TFF systems.
• Strong understanding of downstream process control strategies, process analytics, and process characterization principles.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, interpret, and communicate complex studies.
• Proven scientific leadership, mentoring, and project management experience.
• Preferred: Experience with high-throughput purification screening, Ambr® TFF workflows, and scale-down model qualification.
• Familiarity with PAT tools, automation, digital bioprocessing, and advanced data analytics platforms.
• Track record of scientific publications, presentations, patents, technology innovation, or cross-functional platform impact.

Required and Preferred Skills:

• Analytical Reasoning
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Manufacturing, and Control (CMC)
• Coaching
• Consulting
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Discovery Development
• Emerging Technologies
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Pharmacogenetics
• Pharmacovigilance
• Process Improvements
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Relationship Building
• Research Documents
• Scientific Research
• Technologically Savvy

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.

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.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.