Scientist

• Support formulation development, optimization, and scale-up of lentiviral vector drug product formulations from early- through late-stage development
• Perform hands-on laboratory work including formulation design, optimization, and characterization
• Analyze and interpret data to support formulation development, optimization, and decision-making
• Support formulation robustness activities
• Contribute to scale-up and manufacturing readiness, including technology transfer to internal sites or CMOs
• Collaborate with Analytical Development, Statistical, API, MSAT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams
• Document experimental work and results according to GxP and data integrity requirements
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous process improvement initiatives

Experienced Scientist developing viral-vector formulations for Johnson & Johnson healthcare innovation

Experienced Scientist, In-vivo CAR-T

Experienced Scientist developing lentiviral-vector drug product formulations for Johnson & Johnson’s healthcare innovation business. Supporting laboratory research, scale-up, technology transfer, and GMP-ready manufacturing processes.

• Build and deploy fit-for-purpose models for Cell and Gene Therapy development activities
• Develop mechanistic, statistical, hybrid, machine learning, and multivariate models
• Create user-accessible modeling solutions, dashboards, workflows, and decision-support tools
• Partner with scientists, engineers, data scientists, automation experts, IT architects, and Digital Twin leads
• Contribute modeling components to end-to-end Cell and Gene Therapy Digital Twins
• Support model verification, validation, documentation, lifecycle management, and governance
• Define and lead departmental strategy for model implementation and change management
• Advance modeling culture by identifying high-impact use cases and coaching scientific teams

Senior Scientist modeling Cell and Gene Therapy development for Johnson & Johnson

Senior Scientist, Modeler

Senior Scientist modeling Cell and Gene Therapy processes and products for Johnson & Johnson. Building validated models, digital twins, dashboards, and decision-support tools for development teams.

• Accelerate innovation by combining computational science, machine learning, and domain expertise for the Materials Solutions business
• Translate business and technology priorities into computational approaches including molecular and materials modeling, predictive simulation, statistical and hybrid methods, and scientific data analysis
• Develop and apply computational chemistry-informed solutions to investigate material behavior, process mechanisms, and materials design
• Support product and technology development through AI/ML, predictive simulations, structure-property analysis, design-of-experiments support, optimization, and reusable computational workflows
• Integrate simulation data, experimental results, and domain knowledge to generate hypotheses, prioritize experiments, and interpret R&D results
• Perform model calibration, verification, validation, sensitivity analysis, and uncertainty quantification
• Translate computational outputs into actionable guidance for scientists, engineers, and leaders
• Build reusable solution libraries, workflows, documentation, and technical knowledge assets
• Communicate modeling assumptions, results, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Document methods and results in technical reports, internal publications, and knowledge repositories

Senior Scientist advancing Entegris materials innovation through computational modeling and machine learning

Senior Scientist, Computational Materials Solutions

Senior Scientist advancing Entegris materials-solutions innovation through computational materials science and machine learning. Translating simulations, experimental data, and domain expertise into scalable R&D technologies.

• Develop preclinical testing strategies supporting product development, regulatory submissions, and clinical translation
• Design in vivo studies evaluating device safety, functionality, performance, and clinical relevance
• Select animal models, study endpoints, controls, and evaluation methods based on intended use and regulatory expectations
• Ensure study objectives address product risks, design questions, and performance claims
• Act as study sponsor representative for external CRO and research site activities
• Prepare study protocols, technical justifications, study reports, technical assessments, and regulatory documentation
• Oversee study conduct for regulatory, GLP, and animal welfare compliance
• Analyze and interpret preclinical data and study reports
• Identify risks, failure modes, and design improvement opportunities
• Monitor regulatory guidance and drive continuous improvement in preclinical methodologies and study designs
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Biocompatibility, Toxicology, Quality, and Marketing teams across multiple projects
• Provide consultative direction and technical guidance to support high-quality product development
• Support regulatory authority interactions with scientific rationale and study interpretations
• Manage prioritization and communicate resource needs and project updates to the PMO and Manager
• Drive proactive risk resolution with team members, peers, PMO, and management
• May lead groups and supervise direct reports or contractors
• Mentor junior scientists
• Represent the company in regulatory meetings, conferences, standards committees, or industry consortia
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level
• Follow and ensure compliance with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental practices, regulations, policies, and procedures

Staff Preclinical Scientist advancing Johnson & Johnson MedTech device safety through in vivo research

Staff Preclinical Scientist

Staff Preclinical Scientist designing and interpreting in vivo studies for Johnson & Johnson MedTech devices.
Supporting safety, regulatory submissions, clinical translation, and cross-functional product development.

• Author analytical procedures, development and validation protocols and reports, technical reports, experimental designs, and regulatory submission documents
• Perform investigations and technical troubleshooting
• Provide documentation and technical input during regulatory and internal inspections and audits
• Apply working knowledge of data integrity
• Train staff on analytical techniques and problem solving as needed
• Influence external sites in the worldwide manufacturing network to identify, implement, and troubleshoot laboratory test methods, workflows, and materials
• Support compliant, robust, and responsive supply
• Drive lead-time reduction and efficiency gains supporting World Class Supplier and Operationalizing Quality goals

Senior Scientist advancing pharmaceutical analytical chemistry for Merck’s global healthcare manufacturing network

Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Senior Scientist advancing analytical chemistry for Merck’s global pharmaceutical manufacturing network.
Developing methods, troubleshooting laboratory workflows, and supporting compliant drug-substance supply.

• Develop and validate statistical analysis and reporting programs using global and therapeutic-area standards, departmental SOPs, and good programming practices
• Develop safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures for clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and post-marketing support
• Design and maintain statistical datasets supporting clinical development, outcomes research, and safety evaluation stakeholders
• Serve as statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder throughout the product lifecycle
• Maintain and manage project plans, including resource forecasting
• Coordinate global programming teams, including outsourced provider staff
• Collaborate with statisticians and other project stakeholders to execute plans efficiently and deliver high-quality outputs on time
• Participate on departmental strategic initiative teams
• Ensure programming process compliance, deliverable quality, and consistency across protocols and projects
• Direct other programmers' program development efforts and provide programming mentorship when applicable

Senior scientist programming clinical-trial analyses for Merck’s medicines and vaccines

Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming, Late-Stage Oncology

Senior scientist programming clinical-trial analyses for Merck’s medicines and vaccines. Leading datasets, regulatory deliverables, and global outsourced programming teams.

• This position is responsible for building and executing a pipeline of research and development activities specifically relating to materials science
• Development/implementation of new resins/barriers/additives/processes
• Increasing usage of Post Consumer Recycled resins
• Work extensively with both internal & external partners to lead development of next generation materials science solutions that enable more sustainable products in the market place
• Lead research & decision making relative to new resin solutions and alternatives
• Drives ongoing innovation and technology scouting activities in sustainability, particularly materials arena
• Internal expert regarding PCR usage and approaches/methods for increasing amount of PCR in RPSNAB products
• Maintain timelines and budgets as it relates to material development programs aligned with overall business objectives
• Collaborative work style exhibiting willingness to learn as well as teach/coach others
• Strong program management skills and experience with ability to lead high priority, cross-functional development program including indirect leadership of cross-functional project teams
• Prescribe the use of appropriate project management & engineering tools for development & implementation of resin/barrier solutions
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing and other internal/external customers as required
• Supports BU’s to create business case for resin/barrier solutions including targeted performance specifications, costing, & overall value proposition
• Establish inspection protocol and validate new product & materials specifications
• Combines lateral/creative thinking with scientific knowledge to achieve results
• Knows the business well enough to understand overall market needs and to predict future needs
• Ability to work autonomously and adds value in all phases of a project and applies analytical skills
• Seek feedback and correct own performance
• Oversees resin trials and/or participate in material selection activities
• Specifies & approves lab work requests including sign-off on resin/process configurations and oversight of the qualification of new resins/materials where applicable
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires tact and effectiveness in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders in everyday working relationships & executive reporting/communication.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.

Senior Scientist developing sustainable materials science solutions at Amcor

Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist developing solutions for sustainable packaging at Amcor. Leading innovation in materials science and collaborating with teams to implement new technologies.

• Working closely with partners, develop robust, scalable, and well characterized unit operations for USP and DSP procedures for short and long RNA molecule.
• Design, execute and analyze experiments for existing and novel methods, processes, and equipment technologies.
• Proactively investigates, proposes, and develops improvements to existing processes or develops new processes.
• Communicate findings to a wide audience in a timely and clear fashion.
• Leads continuous improvement for methods, processes and/or scientific procedures.
• Maintain thorough documentation through electronic lab notebooks, technical reports, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect data and inform experimental design.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate collaboration across functions.
• Deliver reproducible and impactful results under ambitious timeline.
• Work at a high level of autonomy, develop manufacturing processes of early assets.

Senior Scientist leading RNA process development for therapeutic innovations

Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Development – API RNA Modalities

Senior Scientist leading RNA process development to support gene therapy innovations at Johnson & Johnson. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and deliver scientific breakthroughs.

• Provide expert support during pre- and post-sales activities, including scientific, technical, and application assistance.
• Deliver hands-on training by scheduling and managing demos, instrument installations, and customer onboarding sessions.
• Simplify complexity by presenting technical material in an engaging and accessible way, while professionally addressing questions or objections.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify customer needs and demonstrate tailored product solutions.
• Assist customers with assay development, data analysis, and reporting to support their equipment purchase decisions.
• Monitor industry trends by maintaining knowledge of competitive products and emerging technologies.
• Advocate for customers by acting as the voice of the customer to internal teams and sharing valuable feedback about product performance and market needs.
• Build relationships by resolving inquiries, investigating complaints, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to market growth by supporting collaborations, preparing technical materials for seminars, and representing the company at scientific events and trade shows.

Field Application Scientist supporting biotech and pharmaceutical industries with expert instruments.

Field Applications Scientist

Field Application Scientist supporting biotech and pharmaceutical industries with Axion’s live cell analysis instruments. Engaging with customers during pre-sales and post-sales processes and providing expert technical assistance.

• Support the design, development, and delivery of efficient, flexible, and modular analysis and reporting and submission standards and tools that can be used for drug and/or vaccine projects across all therapeutic areas
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and guidelines established by the department
• Drive data structures which includes analysis and reporting data standards and submission standards and actively contribute to the department's strategic initiatives
• Develop and validate global programming standards for ADaM datasets
• Develop and validate global programming standards for efficacy analysis and reporting
• Develop and validate global programming standards for safety analysis and reporting
• Design and develop complex programming algorithms
• Provide technical consultation and analytical support to statistical programmers and statisticians

Sr. Scientist conducting drug and vaccine analysis and reporting standards development

Senior Scientist – Analysis and Reporting Standards, Innovation

Sr. Scientist in R&D focusing on analysis and reporting standards for drug and vaccine projects. Collaborating with quantitative scientists to drive strategic initiatives in healthcare.

• Supporting end‑to‑end Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQ&SA) activities related to suppliers and external manufacturing processes
• Contributing to change requests and projects impacting controlled environments, cleaning, and sterilization processes
• Supporting contamination control strategies, including environmental monitoring and investigation activities
• Providing technical guidance and training on microbiological quality and sterility assurance
• Acting as subject matter expert for investigations, CAPA, non‑conformances, audit observations, and risk assessments
• Supporting due diligence activities (e.g., acquisitions, partnerships) by providing MQ&SA expertise and risk input
• Supporting development and updates of supplier quality agreements
• Coordinating and participating in supplier audits, including preparation, on‑site support, response review, and follow‑up activities
• Partnering with cross‑functional teams to support supplier qualification and lifecycle management
• Contributing to remediation activities following audits or regulatory findings
• Building strong relationships with external partners, including manufacturers, suppliers, sterilization providers, and testing laboratories

Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance Specialist at Johnson & Johnson

Senior Scientist – MQSA, Supplier/EM

Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance Specialist at Johnson & Johnson, supporting quality assurance activities for medical devices and pharmaceuticals in various locations.

• Programmatically develop, validate and maintain datasets, tables, listings, and figures
• Assure deliverable quality and compliance with departmental SOPs and good programming practices
• Collaborate effectively with project team members including outsource provider staff

Senior Statistical Programmer in Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences

Scientist, Statistical Programming

Senior Statistical Programmer providing statistical programming deliverables in Early Development Statistics for drug and vaccine development at a global health care company.

• support statistical programming activities for late stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects
• leadership of one or more projects
• development and execution of statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g. safety and efficacy analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures)
• design and maintenance of statistical datasets that support multiple stakeholder groups which include clinical development, outcomes research and safety evaluation
• key collaborator with statistics and other project stakeholders in ensuring that project plans are executed efficiently with timely and high quality deliverables
• serve as the statistical programming point of contact and knowledge holder through the entire product lifecycle

Sr. Scientist supporting statistical programming for late stage drug development

Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming – Late-Stage, Non-Oncology

Sr. Scientist supporting statistical programming activities for late stage drug/vaccine clinical development projects. Leading project initiatives, ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables.

• Evaluates DePuy Synthes medical device products and materials for biological safety per international medical device regulations and standards, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) guidelines and internal procedures.
• Designs, initiates, coordinates, and interprets laboratory investigations for biocompatibility and toxicology studies for MD materials and products.
• Applies technical expertise to solve biocompatibility problems related to the ISO 10993 standards and regulatory authority requirements for product safety.
• Liaises with internal and cross-functional team members to review existing product documentation and coordinates, together with more senior staff, biocompatibility test strategies to ensure appropriate planning and execution of required testing and completion of relevant deliverables.
• Reviews, interprets, and summarizes testing data and ensures appropriate documentation and coordination of central documentation procedures required for risk assessment report completion.
• Interacts closely with and provides technical guidance and expertise to internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Supplier Management).
• Can support regulatory/notified body requests as part of Audits and File/Product submissions/Reviews in applicable markets.
• Maintains effective communication of business-related issues or opportunities to next management level and if necessary, SMEs, via proper communication methods and/or tools.
• Identifies and evaluates potential risks and drives resolution with team members, peers, PMO and management.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and actively participates in shaping processes and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Scientist Biocompatibility supporting toxicity evaluation of medical devices

Biocompatibility Scientist

Scientist Biocompatibility at Johnson & Johnson evaluating biological safety of medical devices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance with regulations and standards.

• Conduct water, soil, and/or air sampling, site inspections, and other general field services independently and as part of a field team.
• Capture clear, legible, accurate, and legally-defensible field documentation using established documentation procedures in both handwritten and software-based collection methods.
• Calibrate and maintain a variety of field equipment.
• Prepare project documentation such as client reports, landowner reports, summary tables, photo logs, and maps.
• Build professional working relationships with team members, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow all GES and client safety protocols and promptly communicate any safety concerns.
• Support a range of field and office tasks as assigned by the field services manager, project manager, or supervisor.

Junior Scientist or Geologist conducting sampling and inspections in environmental fieldwork

Junior Scientist/Geologist - Pre-Construction Sampler

Junior Scientist or Geologist role conducting sampling and site inspections as part of environmental field services in Pennsylvania. Entry-level position with hands-on experience and a chance to learn.

Sr. Scientist supporting microbiological quality assurance processes in healthcare innovation

Sr. Scientist responsible for microbiological quality and sterility assurance for suppliers at Johnson & Johnson. Supporting investigations, audits, and quality agreements in the medical device industry.

Scientist role in Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance at Johnson & Johnson

Scientist role supporting Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance at Johnson & Johnson. Collaborating on contamination control and supplier audits across several locations in the U.S.

• Provide customer assistance on detailed or complex questions regarding immunoassay platform
• Present scientific seminars to prospects and assist with pre-sales opportunities
• Attend, present and interact with customers at scientific meetings, conferences, and tradeshows
• Provide feedback and updates to team members (including sales, marketing, and PM teams)
• Serve as a subject matter expert for immunoassays
• Collaborate with global FAS teams to train peers and synergize on resources
• Empower scientists by training and supporting them on instrument use, assay development, and data analysis
• Develop and nurture positive relationships with customers and internal teams in assigned territory
• Support sales efforts through technical presentations, product demonstrations, and participation at vendor shows
• Provide post-sales assay development and troubleshooting support for customers in-person, virtually, and via phone and email

Field Applications Scientist providing sales and customer support for immunoassay instrumentation

Field Applications Scientist, Immunoassay Specialist

Field Applications Scientist providing exceptional support for immunoassay analysis instrumentation. Key responsibilities include customer assistance and training in a fully remote capacity.

• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the impact of business and operational decisions
• Apply structured analytical approaches, including quasi-experimental methods where appropriate, to generate evidence in real-world settings
• Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities for testing and learning, prioritizing where evidence will reduce decision uncertainty
• Input assumptions, parameters, and experimental findings into the decision product to inform model outputs
• Interpret decision outputs generated by the analytical engine and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business users
• Communicate results, including implications, trade-offs, and uncertainty, in a way that builds trust and supports decision-making
• Partner with Data Scientists to ensure experimental insights and learnings are incorporated into the evolution of the analytical engine
• Ensure decision outputs are aligned to real-world workflows and are usable within business planning and operational contexts

Senior Decision Scientist designing and executing business experiments

Senior Decision Scientist – Experimentation, Decision Enablement

Senior Decision Scientist at Vanguard designing and executing business experiments to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborating with stakeholders to provide actionable insights and guidance.

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Experienced Scientist, In-vivo CAR-T

Senior Scientist, Modeler

Senior Scientist, Computational Materials Solutions

Staff Preclinical Scientist

Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming, Late-Stage Oncology

Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Development – API RNA Modalities

Field Applications Scientist

Senior Scientist – Analysis and Reporting Standards, Innovation

Senior Scientist – MQSA, Supplier/EM

Scientist, Statistical Programming

Senior Scientist, Statistical Programming – Late-Stage, Non-Oncology

Biocompatibility Scientist

Junior Scientist/Geologist - Pre-Construction Sampler

Senior Scientist – MQSA, Supplier/EM

Senior Scientist – MQSA, Supplier/EM

Field Applications Scientist, Immunoassay Specialist

Senior Decision Scientist – Experimentation, Decision Enablement