Analytical Development Scientist

About the position

The Analytical Development Scientist supports method development and evaluation for raw materials (as needed), in-process, and finished peptide products using a range of analytical techniques and lab equipment. This role involves preparing test solutions, calibrating instruments, troubleshooting analytical issues and documenting results to ensure data accuracy and method reliability. The AD scientist also collaborates with QC and Development teams to address technical challenges and improve method transferability. This role contributes directly to PolyPeptide's commitment to delivering exceptional quality and on-time delivery to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Uses applicable basic to complex test and measurement equipment and instruments to establish/evaluate methods on raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Calibrates test and lab equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares all solutions, buffers and mobile phases required for appropriate testing.
• Identifies material, product and/or methodology issues and follows up.
• Based upon existing background and experience, may make recommendations for solutions or corrections to identified problems and/or issues.
• Documents all tests and measurements in provided forms and notebooks.
• Supports the Development and QC department on corrective measures and/or actions to correct analytical issues or problems (e.g. (U)HPLC, LC-MS etc.).
• Performs basic to moderately complex troubleshooting on results and test equipment.
• Is responsible for maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Creates reports on methods for better understanding and for transferability.
• May perform other additional duties as required for this position.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry.
• 4+ years of professional experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge on peptide and small protein APIs.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to rapidly change focus during times of shifting or changing priorities.
• Apply technical writing skills with attention to details, specifically the lexicology and grammatology of written English text as applied to technical writing.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. is preferred but not a must.

Benefits

• Salary: $100K-108K