Analytical Scientist

Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 12/14/2023

• Develop new or optimize existing analytical release or characterization methods (CE or HPLC based) based on knowledge of biological and biochemical analytical techniques to support rAAV process development and product release/characterization.
• Write and edit internal technical reports, quality documents and external presentations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve the issues timely.
• Conduct analytical experiments to support process and technology development, and to deliver a reliable high-quality experimental data and prepare experimental reports in a timely manner.
• Manage critical samples and prepare critical assay reagents as needed.
• Maintain GXP compliant good documentation with high level of detail.

• Working in the labs to perform experiments described above in the job primary duties
• Design experiments, organize, discuss and record experimental data.
• Prepare presenting materials, literature search and so on.
• Trainings, lab meetings and administration work
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge; familiar with variety of bio-separation lab techniques, including RP, SEC, IEX, HILIC, CE-SDS and cIEF with variety of detectors etc.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, self-motivated to learn and develop new techniques
• Capable of performing multiple tasks efficiently, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Good personal communication skills and team worker.
• Must be comfortable in the fast-paced, biotech start-up environment and interact with multi-disciplinary research teams at Spark.
• Knowledge of gene therapy is preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge; familiar with variety of bio-separation lab techniques, including RP, SEC, IEX, HILIC, CE-SDS and cIEF with variety of detectors etc.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, self-motivated to learn and develop new techniques
• Capable of performing multiple tasks efficiently, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Good personal communication skills and team worker.
• Must be comfortable in the fast-paced, biotech start-up environment and interact with multi-disciplinary research teams
• Knowledge of gene therapy is preferred, but not required.