Senior Scientist

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Scientist – Membrane Chromatography Application Development Job Description

The Scientist supports the development and application of membrane-based chromatography products for downstream purification, with a strong focus on generating high-quality application data and customer-ready solutions. This role independently designs and executes complex experimental plans, develops and optimizes analytical methods for biomolecule characterization, and translates scientific insights into practical workflows and protocols. The Scientist acts as a technical subject matter expert, partnering closely with R&D, product development, manufacturing, and commercial teams to enable technology transfer, product adoption, and customer success.

The role also provides technical leadership by mentoring junior scientists, developing SOPs and technical documentation, and representing the organization through technical presentations, conferences, and direct customer engagements.

• Lead and contribute to application development projects focused on downstream purification and membrane-based chromatography technologies.

• Design, plan, and execute independent experimental programs to generate high-quality, application-relevant data for membrane chromatography products.

• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to assess product performance, define application fit, and inform technical positioning.

• Develop application workflows, protocols, and technical content that support product adoption and effective use by customers.

• Develop, optimize, and implement robust analytical methods using HPLC, UPLC, fragment analyzers, gel-based assays, and related techniques for bioprocess and biomolecule characterization.

• Provide training and technical guidance to team members on analytical methods, experimental design, and data interpretation.

• Proactively generate and execute study plans to address technical and development concerns through innovative characterization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new processes and products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Continuously review scientific literature and leverage internally generated data to generate new scientific insights, and effectively share knowledge and learnings with the team.

• Partner closely with R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales to enable smooth technology transfer and drive customer success.

• Interface directly with customers to provide technical insights on product use, deliver application-level support, and respond to customer inquiries.

• Lead and support technical presentations, application notes, and conference or customer engagements, acting as a technical representative for the organization.

• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to junior scientists and other team members, fostering their development and growth.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed experimental documentation, technical reports, and records of project activities.

• Travel periodically to support conferences, trade shows, cross-site collaboration, and customer or partner engagements.

• PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline, with significant industry experience in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Strong experience in downstream processing, chromatography, purification, or bioprocessing applications.

• Hands-on experience developing, validating, and applying analytical methods using HPLC and UPLC in a laboratory setting.

• Experience with chromatography systems such as ÄKTA or FPLC platforms.

• Experience using fragment analyzers and gel-based techniques for biomolecule characterization.

• Direct customer-facing experience providing technical guidance, application support, and product recommendations.

• Proven ability to independently lead scientific projects from design through execution and to drive results.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop junior team members through hands-on technical guidance.

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