Johnson & Johnson

Senior Scientist, Downstream Process/Antibody-Drug Conjugation

Johnson & Johnson$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field
  • 3 years of experience in ADC or related downstream process roles
  • Expertise in bioconjugation reactions and chromatographic purification
  • Experience with large scale GLP and GMP manufacturing
  • Strong data analysis and protocol writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of processes for ADCs, RLTs, ISACs, and siRNA antibody conjugates
  • Design and execute experiments to optimize critical process parameters
  • Conduct scale-up and technology transfer activities
  • Authorize technical reports and regulatory filings
  • Guide and mentor junior scientists in project execution

Benefits

  • Consolidated retirement plan and 401(k) savings plan participation
  • Long-term incentive program eligibility
  • 120 hours of vacation per year
  • Parental leave of 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth/adoption
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits, plus additional benefits as per collective agreements
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: Senior Scientist, Downstream Process/Antibody-Drug Conjugation

Job Location: Malvern, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Duties: Support and serve as lead for process development of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), Radio-Ligand Therapies (RLTs), Immune-Stimulating Antibody Conjugates (ISACs), siRNA antibody conjugates within the API-Protein group. Lead method and process development activities, process characterization studies, scale-up and tech transfer activities to support large scale GLP and GMP batch manufacturing. Lead the design and execution of development studies to identify and determine appropriate conditions and ranges of critical process parameters for bioconjugation reactions, chromatographic purification, and several types of tangential flow filtration approaches. Lead the design of experiments, execute planned experiments, optimize process steps to the target process scale at laboratory scale, and participate in the non-GMP and GMP pilot-scale. Record and analyze experimental data, verify data integrity and accuracy, and summarize and report findings. Author technical protocols, reports and regulatory filings. Participate in scoping of laboratory expansion, engage with vendors to source equipment and onboard new instrumentation for ADC lab build activities. Lead and guide junior scientists to execute various studies for ADC projects, ensure timely completion of deliverables, engage department and global leadership to seek project advancement endorsements, and author technical project development (PD) reports.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Scientist, Downstream Process/Antibody-Drug Conjugation-related occupation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/3/2026.

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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Preferred Skills:

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