Development Scientist I, Analytical Development and QC

AstraZeneca • New Haven, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Scientist I position is a technical role focused on developing and optimizing release and stability methods for biotherapeutics. This includes methods for process residuals, excipient analysis, and various physicochemical chromatography techniques. The role also supports other analytical method development, characterization, and investigation efforts, and may involve testing biotherapeutic products. Responsibilities include method validation, transfer, and troubleshooting, as well as regular interaction with scientific staff across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control groups.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a biological science with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in (U)HPLC and practical knowledge of method development and optimization for protein therapeutics are required.
• Ability to take initiative in problem solving and consistently bring independent, scientific approach to method development.
• Ability to provide technical content for regulatory submissions with respect to analytical sections.
• The individual in this position will be able to organize his/her own work on a routine basis with no supervision as well as provide lead troubleshooting and investigative efforts.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support on-site training and troubleshooting
• Working proficiency with chromatography data systems (Empower), electronic laboratory notebooks, and electronic document management systems.
• Sound understanding of the statistics that underpin method qualification, including precision (%RSD), linearity, accuracy, range, LOQ, and the basis for setting acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrated commitment to data integrity and ALCOA+ principles, with clear traceability from raw data through calculation to reported result.
• Perform all job functions in compliance with cGXPs and maintain accurate and legible laboratory records with a close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to independently contribute and oversee the generation of procedures, protocol and reports pertaining to test methods
• Strong knowledge of current regulatory guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis and dialogue.
• High emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong communication skills.
• The individual is expected to have several areas of expertise and is expected to mentor other analysts within the laboratory.
• The individual is expected to recognize aberrant test and sample conditions and provide adequate guidance to team with an assessment of the circumstances and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Development, optimization and phase-appropriate qualification of custom (U)HPLC chromatographic methods to evaluate key quality attributes for therapeutic proteins (SEC, RP-HPLC, Ion-Exchange, HIC, etc.)
• Organize activities of self as well as supervise operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation (e.g. UPLC, HPLC along with various detectors including UV, FLR, ELSD, CAD, RI and MALS)
• Support application of new cutting-edge technologies to improve throughput and enhance capability of cGMP testing
• Apply automated liquid handling and sample preparation platforms to increase throughput, improve consistency and reduce hands-on time.
• Author SOPs, method documents (METs), study plans, protocols, and method development and qualification reports. Draft reports for regulatory filing
• Support change control, deviations and laboratory investigations, including assessment of impact and definition of corrective action.
• Perform data and document review of work generated by other analysts, including verification of chromatographic integration, calculations and transcription against source data.
• Work with various Research and Development teams to support transfer of analytical test methods for development and clinical support.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant analytical techniques, compendial methods and regulatory expectations. Train other lab personnel as assigned in areas of expertise and participate in cross-functional process development teams
• Seek out and evaluate new instruments, methods, techniques and technology platforms to enhance analytical operations

Benefits

• The company values kindness alongside ambition, and empowers leaders at every level to ask sharp questions, take smart risks, and turn data into decisions that help patients sooner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level