Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development
- J&J Family of Companies
- Spring House, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
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
**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:**
**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
**We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development to be located in Spring House, PA.**
**Purpose:** The Therapeutics Development & Supply department of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an ambitious **Associate** **Scientist** to join the Cell Engineering and Analytical Sciences (CEAS) group located in Spring House, PA. Our group specifically generates cell lines that produce large molecule therapeutics in support of the fast-growing pipeline for various therapeutic areas.
**You will be responsible for:**
+ Developing mammalian cell lines secreting complex proteins, including transfection, clone characterization, and bioreactor evaluation.
+ Evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies in cell biology, molecular biology, genome editing, or equipment to improve protein yields and shorten timelines.
+ Employing cell & molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid manipulation, ddPCR, Western blotting, and gene editing technologies for production of high-quality manufacturing cell lines for complex biologics.
+ Interacting with peers from specialty areas and developing scientific expertise.
+ Working independently to design experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot, and maintain detailed records for laboratory notebooks and other technical documents.
**Qualifications / Requirements:**
**Education:**
+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field is required. An advanced degree (Master's) is preferred.
**Experience & Skills:**
+ A minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience in one of the following areas: protein expression, cell culture or process optimization, or CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing is required.
+ At least 1 year of hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
+ Experience with automation, liquid handling, and/or molecular biology techniques is preferred.
+ Ability to work in a matrix environment and connect with different functional groups and people in multiple levels is required.
+ Excellent social, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
+ Experience with maintaining detailed records of work and timely documentation in laboratory notebooks is preferred.
**Other:**
+ Our highly dynamic environment requires you to have a strong work ethic, expect change, and be creative.
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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (...) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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**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:**
**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
**We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development to be located in Spring House, PA.**
**Purpose:** The Therapeutics Development & Supply department of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an ambitious **Associate** **Scientist** to join the Cell Engineering and Analytical Sciences (CEAS) group located in Spring House, PA. Our group specifically generates cell lines that produce large molecule therapeutics in support of the fast-growing pipeline for various therapeutic areas.
**You will be responsible for:**
+ Developing mammalian cell lines secreting complex proteins, including transfection, clone characterization, and bioreactor evaluation.
+ Evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies in cell biology, molecular biology, genome editing, or equipment to improve protein yields and shorten timelines.
+ Employing cell & molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid manipulation, ddPCR, Western blotting, and gene editing technologies for production of high-quality manufacturing cell lines for complex biologics.
+ Interacting with peers from specialty areas and developing scientific expertise.
+ Working independently to design experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot, and maintain detailed records for laboratory notebooks and other technical documents.
**Qualifications / Requirements:**
**Education:**
+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field is required. An advanced degree (Master's) is preferred.
**Experience & Skills:**
+ A minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience in one of the following areas: protein expression, cell culture or process optimization, or CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing is required.
+ At least 1 year of hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
+ Experience with automation, liquid handling, and/or molecular biology techniques is preferred.
+ Ability to work in a matrix environment and connect with different functional groups and people in multiple levels is required.
+ Excellent social, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
+ Experience with maintaining detailed records of work and timely documentation in laboratory notebooks is preferred.
**Other:**
+ Our highly dynamic environment requires you to have a strong work ethic, expect change, and be creative.
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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (...) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Job ID: 485003965
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025
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