Senior Scientist, Reagent Technical Development and Operations (On-site

Position: Senior Scientist, Reagent Technical Development and Operations (On-site)
Location: Upper Darby

## Senior Scientist, Reagent Technical Development and Operations (On-site)
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- Pennsylvania
- West Pointtime type:
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August 18, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R409913
** Job Description
** The Large Molecule Analytical (LMA) Cell-Based Sciences Department is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the Reagent Technical Development and Operations team in Cell-Based Sciences department in West Point, PA.  The qualified candidate will be responsible for developing critical reagent strategies for large molecules products across the biologics and vaccines pipeline. This senior scientist role will partner with cross-functional analytical development teams, regulatory and quality to deliver related Biological Critical Reagent strategies through the development lifecycle of a program.

The successful candidate is expected to provide scientific leadership, expertise, and creativity to solve complex project problems across the large molecule portfolio in developing critical reagents strategies. Applicants must have effective organizational skills that enable support of multiple programs, have demonstrated excellent scientific expertise in analytical development, and have superior written and oral communications skills. The candidate will be expected to effectively communicate with stakeholders in partner organizations and with management and governance teams.

In this role, the Senior Scientist will:
* Define, develop and implement large molecule critical reagent strategies.
* Oversee and analyze reagent qualification testing, documentation, and lifecycle management.
* Oversee both internally and externally sourced reagent development, production, and implementation to support the large molecule pipeline.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support biologics development.
* Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.
* Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and technical reports.
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* Primary Responsibilities:

*** Develop Critical Reagent strategies for program specific reagents to support our Company's Research Laboratories Large Molecule Development portfolio.
* Represent or provide technical oversight of team members on analytical and product development working groups. Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and provide technical input to enable team decisions.
* Author and review critical reagent documents including reagent development reports, technical summaries, and reagent qualification protocols.
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* Education Requirements:

*** Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, virology, or related field.
* OR M.S. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical Industry.
* OR bachelor’s with a minimum of
** 7
* * years of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical Industry.
** Required

Skills and Experience:

*** Demonstrated project management skillset to oversee, prioritize, and deliver on critical reagents large molecule portfolio of projects.
* Experience with monitoring reagent/ assay performance and control for drifts in key quality attributes between and within reference standards, and analytical bridging studies.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functionally in a team-based environment, partnering and influencing in a professional and effective manner.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Please note that this lab-based role is not eligible for our hybrid work model, but we are committed to promoting work-life balance and offer other flexible arrangements where feasible.#AR&DEligibleforERP
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* Required Skills:

** Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell-Based Assays, Immunoassays, Innovative Thinking, Molecular Microbiology, Project Management, Scientific Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Technical Writing
** Preferred

Skills:

** Bioanalytical Analysis, Chromatographic Techniques, GMP Operations Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  

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