Scientist, Analytical Development

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

43d•$111,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease. The Scientist, Analytical Development will take on a lead role developing innovative molecular assays within the Research and Development group at Ferring Microbiome. Assay development will support novel microbiome-directed therapeutics and production methods. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Requirements

PhD (2+ years of experience), Master's Degree (7+ years of experience) or bachelor's degree (10+ years of experience) in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.
Experience with molecular biology techniques (DNA sample preparation, qPCR, sequencing, mass spec, flow cytometry, etc) is required.
Experience in assay development/validation, microbiome, and cGMP is required.
Ability and desire to work independently as well as in a collaborative team-environment.
Utilization of a continuous learning mindset to drive new technologies and solutions.
Self-motivated individual able to drive projects forward with accountability for required timelines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

Leading internal projects for the development, validation, and implementation of molecular-biology-based analytical test methods for characterization and monitoring of the next generation of microbiome therapy products (qPCR, NGS, LC/GC-MS, Flow Cytometry, others)
Actively leverage knowledge and literature resources to ensure regulatory requirements (cGMP) are satisfied during assay development.
Execution of DNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, sequencing method execution, and data analysis.
Collaborate closely with other functions to enable effective and successful project execution.
Optimization and troubleshooting of assay designs.
Leading external contract research organization projects.
Actively engage in cross-functional collaborations with peers to overcome challenges.
Organize, communicate, and present complex data to key stakeholders and senior management.
Compile documentation (protocols, test methods, reports) to facilitate the transfer of analytical methods to Quality Control.
Lab equipment maintenance, cleanliness and SOP updates.

Benefits

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.
At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.
The base salary range for this role is $111,000 to $133,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.
The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location.
Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.
Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year.
We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

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