Scientist, Molecule Analytical; On-site

Position: Scientist, Large Molecule Analytical (On-site)
Job Description Role Decription:

The Large Molecule Analytical department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Scientist position. The Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of Biologics drug substances and drug products.  The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.  

The qualified candidate will be responsible for development, qualification, implementation, troubleshooting and transfer of analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or other complex therapeutic proteins.  Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral/written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred.

Qualifications:

Education:

BA/BS in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or M.S. with a minimum of 0+ year relevant experience (with expected graduation no later than January 2027).Required

Experience and Skills:

Prior experience in a laboratory environment

Ability to develop and apply basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory setting

Execute routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance

Ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical methods

Understanding of the fundamentals in separations science

Experience with UPLC/HPLC analysis of biologics (e.g., SEC, RP, IEX) and CE techniques or molecular biology (PCR, DNA extraction) and immunoassay (ELISA, gel electrophoresis) techniques

Ability to work within overall project timelines to manage prioritization and execution of individual deliverables with appropriate supervision

Demonstrated experience working within collaborative team environments

Experience in authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g., IND, BLA) and external scientific publications

Preferred

Experience and Skills:

Past experience working as part of a project team  Strong knowledge of protein structure and degradation pathways

Experience in analysis of various Biologic modalities (e.g., mAb, antibody-drug conjugate, fusion protein)
Background in Analytical Methodologies and sound scientific understanding of Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles

Prior experience with Microsoft Office and other research applications (e.g., RLIMS, ELN, Empower)
Experience in data analytics, programming, or laboratory automation#EligibleforERP

Required Skills:

Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Biological Analysis, Biologics, Cell-Based Assays, DNA Extractions, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoassays, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Preferred

Skills:

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