TDS CGT-Viral Vector Development Co-Op
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
San Diego, CA0–20 yrs22m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 20 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsStatistics
- Nice to have
- Data analysis
- Work
- On-site in San Diego
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations47%Statistics26%Data analysis14%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 31, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- This is a six-month Co-op term, typically from January to June 2027 (flexible).
- Full-time requirement (40 hours per week), fully on-site.
- 4 vacancies are available.
- The purpose is to contribute to the development and optimization of upstream and/or downstream viral vector manufacturing processes for advanced therapy modalities.
- Gaining hands-on experience in laboratory operations, process analytics, and experimental design.
Key Responsibilities
- Support viral vector process development activities in laboratory and process analytical settings.
- Assist with upstream and/or downstream process development studies.
- Execute assigned experiments and maintain accurate laboratory and batch records.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data using analytical and statistical tools.
- Participate in technical discussions and Design of Experiments (DoE) activities.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners through team meetings and project discussions.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks and technical documentation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in:
- Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Biological Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- or a related field.
- Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Analytical Methods
- Familiarity with viral clearance methods.
- Purification techniques.
- Lab scale filtration or formulation development.
Qualifications
- Experience with data analysis and modeling software tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies and data analysis software is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
- Must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates.
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa. (Students on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT may require future sponsorship and do not meet requirements unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.)
- (If under 18: may need to obtain necessary working papers/documentation and parent's consent for background check.)