Johnson & Johnson

Experienced Scientist I

Johnson & Johnson$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Medicinal Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in a related field or as an Experienced Scientist I
  • Familiarity with GMP and quality standards
  • Strong understanding of regulatory guidance for raw materials
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Perform lab studies on raw materials for CGT, focusing on characterization and qualification
  • Collaborate with CMOs to establish controls for raw material qualification
  • Support material qualification processes and supplier assessments
  • Work with development teams to define material selection and control strategies
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards
  • Author and review raw material documentation for regulatory filings
  • Support raw material inquiries during internal and regulatory audits

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in a retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan
  • Participation in the Company’s long-term incentive program
  • Vacation: 120 hours per year
  • Sick time: 40-56 hours per year depending on state of residence
  • 13 days of holiday pay, including floating holidays
  • Generous parental leave up to 480 hours
  • Various time-off options, including bereavement, caregiver, and volunteer leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Full Job Description
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: Employer: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Job Title: Experienced Scientist I

Job Location: Malvern, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Duties: Perform lab studies to support raw materials for CGT, focusing on characterization, qualification, and investigations (>50% lab-based work). Collaborate with CMOs to define appropriate controls for raw material qualification and support supplier and material qualification processes. Partner with API Protein, API CGT, and Drug Product development teams to define relevant material selection, assessments, and control strategies. Collaborate with CMC teams to support both internal manufacturing sites and external CMOs. Interpret and implement industry and regulatory guidance for raw materials, ensuring compliance with GMP, quality standards, and scientific principles. Author, review, and approve raw material sections of regulatory documents for global filings of J&J IM biotherapeutic drugs, as required. Support raw material-related requests during internal and regulatory authority audits.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor degree in Medicinal Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in an Experienced Scientist I-related occupation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 6/10/2026.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

• This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

 

 

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