Viral Vector Development Co-Op

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Career Programs

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, 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 TDS CGT-Viral Vector Development Co-Op to be in Malvern, PA, Spring house, PA and San Diego, CA.

• 4 vacancies are currently available.
• The Co-op term is six months typically from January to June, 2027 (flexible).
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week) Fully On-site.

Purpose

The TDS Cell & Gene Therapy Development Viral Development organization is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op interested in viral vector process development for advanced therapy modalities. The selected candidate will contribute to the development and optimization of upstream and/or downstream viral vector manufacturing processes while gaining hands-on experience in laboratory operations, process analytics, and experimental design.

You will be responsible

• Supporting viral vector process development activities in both laboratory and process analytical settings.
• Assisting with upstream and/or downstream process development studies as required by the program.
• Working directly with senior scientists to execute assigned experiments and maintain accurate laboratory and batch records.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using analytical and statistical tools.
• Participating in technical discussions and Design of Experiments (DoE) activities to address process development challenges and knowledge gaps.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners through team meetings and project discussions.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks and technical documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications / requirements

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• Experience with data analysis and modeling software tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies and data analysis software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
• You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
• Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Analytical Methods, Familiarity with viral clearance methods.
• Purification techniques.
• Lab scale filtration or formulation development.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

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.

Ineligibility for severance.

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

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Preferred skills

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$23.50 hr to $52.50 hr

Additional description for pay transparency

for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance.