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The Co-Op position in Biotherapeutics Drug Product Development will be responsible for formulation and process development of therapeutic proteins or other biologics including monoclonal antibodies, bi-specifics, fusion proteins, virus like substances, RNA therapeutics, gene therapy, mixed conjugates and autologous/allogeneic cell therapy products.  This includes development and optimization of technical operations associated with formulation, fill/finish process, storage, compatibility assessment and stability campaigns. The Co-Op position will focus on, but not limited to, allogeneic cell therapy and combination product development.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute formulation and process development studies for antibody-based products, cell therapy products and novel drug combinations.
• Conduct biophysical and cell biological studies to select formulation candidates, define critical process parameters, and assess stability/ compatibility of novel drug products/ combinations.
• Apply engineering concepts to advance cell therapy process and product development (focus on formulation, cryopreservation and fill/finish process).
• Design and execute studies to understand how the drug product interacts with the product contact material surfaces during fill/finish manufacturing and during dosage preparation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams at project-related meetings and successfully resolve problems with supplies, methods, project issues, and deviations.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation, including data trending. Author technical protocols and reports. Present data to peers, functional line management and collaborators from diverse functions.

• Working toward a B.S. or M.S. degree in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.
• Ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments and interpret and present complex data to support development of biologics and cell therapy products.
• Experience in designing and conducting cell biological assays and biophysical assays is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of biologics/cell therapy discovery, development manufacturing and commercialization is preferred.
• Working knowledge of biologics/cell therapy drug product development including formulation, fill/finish process, cryopreservation, storage, handling and administration is preferred.

Please note that most, but not all, Johnson & Johnson roles are currently virtual due to COVID-19. While locations/facilities have been aligned to our Internships and Co-Ops positions, assignments could be virtual due to the uncertainties of COVID-19.

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.

Push the boundaries of science to transform health—and your career.

Join us and advance life-changing treatments for people who need them most. At Johnson & Johnson, our focus is on improving global health equity and developing MedTech and pharmaceutical innovations that impact the future of health. Using AI and robotics to transform surgery or helping data scientists and clinicians formulate new ways to diagnose and treat disease, this work may sound like sci-fi, but it’s all science, all real, and could be your career. Whatever your background, skills, or career goals, there’s a place for you to help solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges with us.

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Each of our broadly-based family of companies offers an inclusive and empowering culture and employee benefits (like paid time off to volunteer, transgender-inclusive and same-sex partner health insurance coverage, and more) designed to help you live your best life, however you define it. And our best-in-class learning and development approaches, mentorship, and access to innovators across the world will help you grow your skills and reach your career goals. Because when you're at your best, nothing stands between you and your next breakthrough.