Senior Scientist, Viral Vectors (Cell And Genetic Medicines Discovery)

4-6 years

$105,000 – $169,050 USD

Cambridge

10 Sept. 10, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field OR Master’s or Bachelor’s degree Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Senior Scientist, Viral Vectors
(Cell and Genetic Medicines Discovery)

Company:

Johnson & Johnson – Innovative Medicine

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Work Pattern: Fully Onsite

Function & Category:

Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Sub-function: Biological Research
Category: Senior Scientist, Biological Research (ST6)

Requisition Number:

R-014056

Date Posted:

August 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Not specified (may be extended on J&J Careers site)

Position Overview:

Johnson & Johnson is seeking two highly motivated Senior Scientists to join the Cell and Genetic Medicines Discovery team. These roles are critical to advancing CAR-T cell therapy research, with a focus on viral vector engineering, production, and analytics.

You’ll apply your scientific expertise to drive innovation in vector design, vector manufacturing, and analytical methods that will impact the future of CAR-T therapy development.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply deep expertise in vector engineering, virology, and molecular biology to CAR-T platform and pipeline development.
Conduct:
- Vector screening
- Vector packaging optimization
- Viral vector production
Perform analytical quantification of viral particles, including:
- Protein and PCR-based assays
- Flow cytometry for potency testing
- Vector Copy Number (VCN) analysis
Optimize processes to improve viral titers and purity.
Support development of novel vector characterization assays.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and deliver reliable, reproducible data.
Present research findings to internal teams and stakeholders.
Stay current with scientific advancements and apply them in a fast-paced team setting.
Ensure compliance with GLP and EHS protocols.
Maintain meticulous records in electronic lab notebooks.

Qualifications:

Education:

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field
OR
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 4–6 years of relevant industry experience

Required Experience & Skills:

Significant experience in:
- Enveloped viruses
- Viral vector engineering, production, and characterization
Proficiency in:
- Molecular biology techniques
- Mammalian cell culture
- Flow cytometry
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective team collaboration and communication.
Accurate record-keeping and scientific documentation skills.
Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with high-throughput workflows and assay development.

Compensation:

Anticipated Base Pay Range:
💲**$105,000 – $169,050 USD**

Employee Benefits:

Eligible employees and dependents may access the following:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life and business accident insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Group legal insurance
Retirement programs:
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- 401(k) savings plan
Paid Time Off:
- Vacation: Up to 120 hours/year
- Sick time: Up to 40 hours/year
- Holidays: Up to 13 days/year (including floating holidays)
- Work, Personal, and Family Time: Up to 40 hours/year

🔗 For more info: J&J Employee Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to:

Race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We welcome applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined by VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility / Accommodation Support:

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact:
📧 Employee Health Support Center: ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com
or
💬 Contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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