Scientist II R&D
About The Position
At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.
Requirements
- PhD in biotechnology, biochemistry, or related discipline with 1+ years of industry experience, MS with 2+ years of industry experience, or BS with 5+ years of experience in related industry.
- Experience in development and optimization (biologics), assay optimization, experimental design, data analysis, and concept presentation.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (compendial and non-compendial) related to phase-appropriate analytical method development and validation.
- Bio-analytical method development skills, including chromatographic or electrophoretic based separation methods, and biophysical / chemical characterization of biologics.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to organize presentations (e.g., PowerPoint), summarize findings, and troubleshoot issues during meetings with clients.
Nice To Haves
- CDMO experience is preferred, but not required.
- Analytical method qualification and/or analytical method comparability
- Analytical methods using HPLC
- Experience in discussing, defending, or authoring analytical topics with/for auditors or regulators
Responsibilities
- Design and execute on the development of new services and technologies such as (not limited to) mRNA, sgRNA, and LNPs.
- Develop solutions for simple and complex problems requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
- Lead the execution of experiments for bio-physical and chemical data analysis.
- Broaden existing knowledge in own field and expand capabilities to other areas relevant to team operations.
- Establish new site processes including preparation of a laboratory, installation/qualification of equipment, development of SOPs, provide technical review of analytical documents to support regulatory filings for our clients, etc.
- Create detailed project reports and present findings and recommendations to both clients and senior management.
- Liaise between clients and analytical teams to facilitate the efficient transfer of knowledge from Aldevron to the client, and from client to analytical teams.
- Responsible for both mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) analytics, as well as interactions with clients on a weekly basis.
- Facilitate communication between the analytical teams and the clients, while trying to meet all parties’ expectations.
- Efficient prioritization, planning, and scheduling of multiple projects to effectively meet pre-determined deadlines.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
