Analytical Scientist

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In the Analytical Scientist role, you’ll be working in the Contract Testing, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CTDMO) within the Life Sciences group of MilliporeSigma in St. Louis, MO, and will serve as an individual contributor in the Process and Analytical Development organization. You will be working in a lab setting on analytical method development and optimization for external customers in the field of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC). The role will include problem solving, working within project timelines, and contributing to documentation for method qualification and transfer into GMP manufacturing and quality control organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or other Scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in method development within a GMP/pre-GMP environment.
• OR
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or other Scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in method development within a GMP/pre-GMP environment.
• OR
• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or other Scientific discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in separation science, notably the theory, operation, data interpretation and troubleshooting of UPLC, RP-HPLC, SEC, HIC and/or IEX.
• Experience with protein analytics and spectroscopy (UV and slope).
• Prior experience working with customers and matrix teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and digital documentation (modern data acquisition systems and electronic notebooks).

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on work executing analytical methods
• Qualify and transfer analytical methods into Quality Control to support GMP release testing
• Document and communicate experimental results with strong customer-facing skills
• Promptly deliver data, adhering to ALCOA+ principles for proper data documentation, and make data-driven decisions
• Independent management of daily activities, lead project initiatives and lead process improvement initiatives
• Act as a mentor to less experienced scientists, evolving into an emerging subject matter authority capable of troubleshooting issues as they emerge

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees