Senior Scientist, Proteins, Analytical Development (1 of 2)

Johnson Johnson; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Malvern, PA seeks two Senior Scientists to support Proteins Analytical Development. You will develop, validate, and transfer separation assays for biotherapeutics including mAbs and ADCs, contributing to clinical and commercial programs.

Ideal candidates have strong biochemistry expertise, hands-on electrophoresis and chromatography experience, and the ability to lead projects across teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 2+ years of biochemical work experience.
• Strong biochemistry background and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience in protein isolation and separation techniques (electrophoresis, chromatography).

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer biochemical methods (CE, HPLC) for biopharmaceuticals.
• Serve as analytical technical expert during method development, investigations, and inspections.
• Lead analytical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams from early to late-stage development.
• Prepare and review protocols, technical reports, and regulatory documentation (INDs/BLAs).
• Improve laboratory operations for GMP compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Biochemistry

Analytical problem solving

Protein isolation

Electrophoresis

Chromatography

Method development

DoE

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. with 2+ years

Master's degree with 5+ years

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years

Tools

Capillary electrophoresis (CE)

HPLC

Protein purification

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.

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, 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.

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

We are searching for the best talent for two Senior Scientists, Proteins, Analytical Development.

Purpose:

The Therapeutics, Development, and Supply (TDS), Proteins Analytical Development (AD) group is seeking two Senior Scientists to support our dynamic Analytical Development Separation Sciences team. The experienced and motivated Senior Scientists will be responsible for development, validation, and transfer of separation assays for protein biotherapeutics including but not limited to monoclonal antibodies, bi- and tri-specific antibodies and antibody drug conjugates to be used in support of clinical and commercial development.

You will work and grow in an environment that values innovation, leadership, scientific excellence, urgency, and personal accountability.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop, validate, and transfer biochemical methods such as capillary electrophoresis (CE) and HPLC methods for characterization and quality control of biopharmaceutical products
• Serve as the analytical technical expert during method development, investigations, and regulatory inspections
• Seek and implement innovative technology and approaches for analytical method development to meet increasing analytical challenges for new modalities
• Lead one or more analytical projects and partner with process development scientists, analytical integrator, QC scientists to support programs ranging from early phase through late phase clinical development and commercial manufacturing
• Provide deep analytical expertise for programs ranging from early phase through late phase clinical development and commercial manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for methods, processes, and scientific procedures.
• Analyze and communicate complex data clearly and succinctly
• Write, review, and approve methods, validation/transfer protocols, technical reports, SOPs and present data to peers and functional management
• Author/review relevant sections of regulatory filings including but not limited to INDs, IMPDs and BLAs and address inquiries from the health authorities
• Contribute to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

Ph.D. with 2+ years, a master's degree with 5+ years, or a bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant biochemical work experience. Degrees in biochemistry or related scientific fields preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Strong Biochemistry background
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills for developing creative, innovative solutions, and meeting project objectives
• Proven scientific expertise with extensive hands-on experience in protein isolation and separation techniques, including electrophoresis and chromatography
• Knowledge of method robustness, DoE, method design and familiarity with assay validation parameters
• Excellent organization, communication, presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• In-depth large molecule Analytical Development experience with focus on Separation methods such as HPLC and capillary electrophoresis techniques
• Experience with commercialization of therapeutic proteins
• Must be meticulous, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks, handle tight timelines and deliver quality data
• Ability to make timely decisions and operate efficiently in times of ambiguity

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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