TDS Proteins CEAS Co-Op

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Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at are searching for the best talent for TDS Proteins CEAS Co-Op to be in Spring House PA.

• 4 vacancies are currently available.
• The Co-op term is six months typically from January to June 2027 (flexible).
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week) Fully On-site.

The TDS Proteins Development Cell Engineering Analytics & Screening (CEAS) organization is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op to support cell line engineering proteomics metabolomics analytical platform development and cell culture research initiatives that advance biologics development and manufacturing.

This role provides hands-on experience in CHO cell biology mass spectrometry-based analytics quantitative proteomics and metabolomics assay automation and data analysis. The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists and engineers to investigate the molecular mechanisms that influence cell productivity product quality titer and manufacturing performance while contributing to the development of next-generation analytical platforms that support cell line development and process optimization.

Depending on the assigned project responsibilities may include:

• Supporting cell line engineering and cell culture research activities focused on improving productivity product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Developing optimizing and implementing proteomics and metabolomics workflows to characterize cellular pathways biological mechanisms and molecular drivers of cell performance.
• Supporting the development of analytical platforms for cell line selection characterization and monitoring.
• Performing sample preparation method development and analysis for LC-MS/MS mass spectrometry proteomics and metabolomics studies.
• Generating and analyzing Host Cell Protein (HCP) profiles to support cell line development and characterization.
• Supporting the development of high-throughput and automated analytical workflows to improve efficiency reproducibility and scalability.
• Developing and refining sample preparation analytical methods and experimental workflows for biological sample analysis.
• Investigating protein function regulation and interaction networks to identify potential cell engineering targets that improve cell productivity titer and product quality.
• Collaborating with upstream process development teams to address research questions related to cell culture performance process optimization and complex biologics modalities.
• Operating advanced analytical instrumentation and supporting technology transfer validation and implementation activities.
• Analyzing interpreting visualizing and presenting experimental results using statistical and analytical approaches.
• Participating in experimental design discussions and technical problem-solving activities.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks technical documentation and project records in accordance with established guidelines.
• Providing additional laboratory analytical and project support as needed.

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelors Masters or PhD degree in Biology Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Molecular Biology Chemical Biological Biomedical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or Related scientific disciplines.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher which is reflective of all college coursework.
• Strong analytical quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership initiative and scientific curiosity.

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.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment as well as get a parents consent for the background check.

• Experience with mass spectrometry and biological sample preparation.
• Strong analytical quantitative and scientific data interpretation skills.
• Ability to analyze process and interpret LC-MS/MS and other biological datasets.
• Familiarity with proteomics metabolomics protein characterization and biological sample analysis.

Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Experience and/or familiarity with metabolomics workflows and biological pathway analysis.
• Experience with proteomics including sample preparation LC-MS/MS data acquisition processing and interpretation.
• Experience with LC-MS-based analysis of biological samples.
• Experience with quantitative proteomics functional proteomics or protein characterization studies.
• Experience operating mass spectrometry instrumentation and supporting analytical method development.
• Knowledge of LC-MS methods data processing and biological data interpretation.

• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture and CHO cell-based production systems.
• Interest or experience in cell line engineering cell line development and biologics manufacturing.
• Understanding of cellular pathways metabolism protein regulation productivity (Qp) titer and product quality attributes.

• Familiarity with automating analytical assays and routine laboratory workflows.
• Experience supporting high-throughput analytical platforms and workflow optimization.
• Experience improving assay robustness reproducibility scalability and throughput through automation.

• Protein characterization wet-lab experience.
• Experience designing executing and documenting biological or analytical experiments.
• Experience with sample preparation methods for proteomics metabolomics and protein characterization analyses.

Ineligibility for severance.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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 disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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