Sr. Scientist, Lab Manager, Cell & Genetic Medicines

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function: Biotherapeutics R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: 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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Sr. Scientist, Lab Manager - CAR Screening & Lead Selection to be located in Cambridge, MA. There is a pre-identified candidate for this position, but all candidates will be considered. Purpose: The CSLS team is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and scientifically experienced Senior Scientist, Lab Manager to support our growing Cambridge lab operations. This role will serve as the primary operational lead for the CGM lab footprint in Cambridge, helping ensure that our scientist have the space, equipment, materials, processes, and infrastructure needed to execute efficiently and safely. The lab manager will work closely with scientist and people leaders across our CAR generation, automation, assay development and vector related workflows while serving as a key interface with site lab operations, EHS, facilities, procurement, external vendors, and other enabling functions. The ideal candidate combines strong lab experience with an operational mindset and enjoys identifying problems, creating practical solutions, and making complex laboratory environments easier for scientists to navigate. The successful candidate will create a lab environment in which scientists can focus their time on science rather than troubleshooting operational issues. They will anticipate needs before they become barriers, establish systems that scale as the team grows, and become a trusted partners connecting scientific teams with the broader Cambridge site infrastructure. You will be responsible for: Own day-to-day coordination of the Cambridge Laboratory environment and serve as a central point of contact for lab operational needs. Partner with scientific teams to ensure lab space, equipment, consumables, and shared resources are organized and available to support planned experimental work Coordinate lab moves, space changes, new equipment installation, and expansion of lab capabilities as team needs evolve. Develop and maintain clear processes for shared lab spaces and equipment. Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively implement solutions that improve lab efficiency and scientific productivity. Maintain oversight of lab equipment, including installation, qualification, preventative maintenance, service contracts, repairs, and lifecycle planning. Coordinate with vendors and internal support teams to minimize equipment downtime. Maintain appropriate equipment records and help establish systems for tracking shared instruments and capacity. Support planning for new equipment purchases and lab infrastructure needs. Establish and maintain effective systems for managing common lab consumables, reagents, and supplies. Coordinate ordering and inventory levels to ensure continuity of critical lab activities while avoiding unnecessary duplication or excess inventory. Work with scientists and procurement partners to troubleshoot supply-chain or purchasing issues. Serve as a key lab partner for EHS, Biosafety, and site operations. Partner with scientist to ensure lab practices, documentation, training and space usage remain aligned with institutional safety requirements. Help coordinate responses to lab inspections, corrective actions, and operational findings. Coordinate automation management responsibilities with site IT, and cross-site automation specialists Lead lab onboarding for new team members, including securing access, equipment orientations, lab processes, and site-specific requirements. Promote shared ownership of lab spaces while establishing clear expectations and accountability for lab practices. Represent team needs in site planning discussions and translate scientific req