What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op, API CAR-T Cell Therapy Dev position at Johnson & Johnson?
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Co-op to join a team focused on cell therapy process development for the development of innovative treatments for cancer. The position is a key part of the API Cell and Gene Therapy Organization located in Spring House, PA site.
At the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine of Johnson & Johnson, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found.
We are Johnson & Johnson. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience. Please visit https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine for more information.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our API team focused on the development of CAR-T cell therapies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge process development aimed at advancing treatments for hematological and solid tumor malignancies.
Responsibilities:
- Support process improvement initiatives and assist with technology integration to enhance CAR-T manufacturing efficiency.
- Leading the execution of experiments related to process development.
- Identifying and presenting relevant literature to the project team.
- Collecting, recording, interpreting, and presenting experimental data appropriately.
- Coordinating testing schedules, presenting results, and authoring reports.
- Communicating progress to supervisors.
At the culmination of the internship, the intern will have gained:
- Exposure to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams on projects that align with clinical programs and commercial manufacturing goals.
- Graduate Students: Masters or PhD student enrolled in Biological, Biochemistry, Biomolecular Engineering, or another related science field is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of immunology, cell therapy or biomanufacturing principles.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Previous co-op or internship experience is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience with standard laboratory techniques, including cell culture and flow cytometry, is preferred.
- PC-based skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are preferred.
- 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.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
