Postdoctoral Scholar, Therapeutics Discovery

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Spring House, PA +1

This postdoctoral scholar position focuses on the discovery of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and related modalities using bioconjugate chemistry and protein engineering. The role involves implementing new project ideas, collaborating with teams, staying updated on new technologies, and authoring research outputs. A PhD in a relevant scientific field and experience with display technologies are required, with preferred experience in antibody engineering, protein biochemistry, and biophysical characterization.

What you'd actually do

  1. Implement new project ideas (design and execution of studies, analysis of data, presentation of results).
  2. Collaborate with team members and other groups to advance the projects.
  3. Keep abreast of new technologies/capabilities relevant to this role and strive to implement them to advance research projects.
  4. Author data summaries, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Required

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or other related field
  • Experience with display technology

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with antibody structure and function
  • experience in antibody engineering
  • experience in antibody drug conjugates
  • Experience with protein biochemistry
  • protein expression
  • protein purification
  • bioconjugation methods
  • biophysical characterization
  • biomolecule purification using automated chromatography systems
  • organized
  • self-motivated
  • capable of working independently
  • collaborative multi-disciplinary environment
  • Interest and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • capable of handling multiple tasks
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

What the JD emphasized

  • background in display technologies such as yeast display, phage display, or in vitro display
  • experience in using them to select proteins with specified properties
  • demonstrated deep intellectual curiosity and creativity
  • track record of achieving research goals
  • ability to independently design and carry out research
  • Experience with display technology is required
  • A solid research record demonstrated by publications and/or presentations