Associate Scientist, Oligonucleotide Chemistry (Synthesis)-Rna, Gene Therapy & Delivery

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Scientist, Oligonucleotide Chemistry (Synthesis)-RNA, Gene Therapy & Delivery located in La Jolla, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/ .

RNA, Gene Therapy & Delivery is an organization within Therapeutics Discovery, committed to the delivery of high-quality drug candidates in the novel synthetic modalities space working closely with Janssen Therapeutic Areas (TA) discovery teams. Our mission requires critical thinking, a portfolio approach and deep scientific expertise in several fields including oligonucleotide chemistry, bioconjugation chemistry, nanotechnology, cellular and molecular pharmacology and screening technologies coupled with an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners. This role offers tremendous growth opportunity within a dynamic and science driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to support the synthesis of oligonucleotides and bioconjugates for delivery.

• In collaboration with the team, support oligonucleotide innovation, optimization and process development efforts.

• Support the optimization of chemistry processes for solid phase synthesis, purification, analysis of oligonucleotides and bioconjugates.

• Critically evaluate experiment data and communicate scientific findings as verbal presentations and written reports, and provide updates on project status.