Senior Scientist, Structural Biology

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity

Spring House (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist in Structural Biology in Spring House, PA. You will lead end-to-end structural studies from sample prep to model building for antibody discovery and other modalities, in a collaborative drug-discovery setting.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent with extensive cryo-EM and protein biochemistry experience, a track record of published structures, and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related field with 2 years postdoc/industry experience; or MS with 4 years industry experience.
Hands-on research in antibody–antigen structural biology or related areas.
Experience with single-particle cryo-EM, including sample prep and data processing.
Experience with protein expression, purification, complex assembly, and biochemical/biophysical characterization.
Working knowledge of cryo-EM software and structural analysis tools.
Strong collaboration, organization, scientific writing, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Purify, assemble, and characterize antibodies, antigens, Fab–antigen complexes for structural studies.
Prepare and screen cryo-EM grids; evaluate sample quality and optimize conditions.
Process cryo-EM data; contribute to particle picking, classification, reconstruction, model building, refinement, validation.
Analyze interfaces, epitopes, conformational states, and structure–function relationships to inform discovery.
Use complementary structural/biophysical approaches (negative-stain EM, crystallography) where appropriate.
Maintain records, troubleshoot workflows, and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborate with biologics discovery, protein sciences, biophysics, and project teams to advance programs.
Contribute to scientific presentations, reports, and continuous improvement of workflows.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Scientific writing

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics

MS with 4 years industry experience

Tools

Cryo-EM software

X-ray crystallography

Cryo-EM grid preparation

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: Biological Research

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Scientist, Structural Biology position to be located in Spring House, PA.

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

Purpose:

Join J&J’s Structural Biology team as a Senior Scientist to drive high‑impact structural studies that accelerate therapeutic discovery. You will lead end‑to‑end structural biology activities from sample preparation, structure determination, to cross‑functional interpretation for the discovery of therapeutic antibodies as well as other modalities. This role is designed for a PhD scientist who brings strong research training, scientific curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning in a collaborative drug-discovery environment. You will be responsible for:

Purify, assemble, and characterize antibodies, antigens, Fab–antigen complexes, and related protein assemblies for structural studies.
Prepare and screen cryo-EM grids, evaluate sample quality, and optimize biochemical and vitrification conditions with guidance from experienced colleagues.
Process cryo-EM data and contribute to particle picking, classification, three-dimensional reconstruction, model building, refinement, and validation.
Analyze antibody–antigen interfaces, epitopes, conformational states, and structure–function relationships to inform antibody discovery and optimization.
Use complementary structural and biophysical approaches, including negative‑stamp EM, crystallography, or solution-based characterization, where appropriate.
Maintain clear experimental records, assess data quality, troubleshoot workflows, and communicate results and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborate with biologics discovery, protein sciences, biophysics, in silico discovery, and project teams to advance therapeutic programs.
Contribute to scientific presentations, reports, publications, and continuous improvement of structural biology workflows.

PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related discipline with 2 years relevant postdoctoral or industry experience; or MS with 4 years of industry experience is required.
Hands‑on research experience in antibody–antigen structural biology, protein complexes, or a closely related area is required.
Experience with single‑particle cryo‑EM, including sample preparation, grid screening or optimization, data processing, and structure determination, is required.
Experience with protein expression, purification, complex assembly, and biochemical or biophysical characterization is required.
Working knowledge of cryo‑EM software and structural analysis tools is required.
Ability to interpret structural data, recognize data‑quality limitations, troubleshoot experiments, and communicate findings clearly is required.
Strong collaboration, organization, scientific writing, and problem‑solving skills are required.
Experience studying antibodies, antigens, epitopes, or immune protein complexes is preferred.
Experience with negative‑stamp EM, X‑ray crystallography, Cryo‑ET, or complementary biophysical methods is preferred.
Familiarity with antibody discovery, structure‑guided design, or biologics drug discovery is preferred.
Track record of published structures and demonstrated impact on drug discovery projects is preferred.

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. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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