Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D
About The Position
Analytical Enabling Capabilities is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Vaccine Discovery Analytical Research team. In this role, an individual will work with a team of scientists to conduct state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including separations (such as HPLC, UPLC, AF4, electrophoresis, and CE), spectroscopic techniques (NMR, MS, UV-VIS, IR, MALS, and Fluorescence), and classical wet chemistry techniques. The individual should also have in-depth separations knowledge to facilitate vaccine characterization and quality control for a number of vaccine platforms, such as protein, subunit and live virus vaccines. The responsibilities of this role will be to lead assay development, drive scientific contributions at program levels, and engage with product teams to characterize vaccines supporting process development, formulation development, vaccine characterization, and method and transfers. The incumbent must have strong analytical capabilities, communication skills, demonstrated scientific knowledge, and strong presentation skills. The candidate must be able to prioritize and work in collaborative manner in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. Additional responsibilities include providing technical guidance to other scientists, evaluating new technologies, and driving innovations to influence trends in industry.
Requirements
- PhD or a Master's degree with 4+ years industry, OR a Bachelor's degree with 6+ year experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Structural Biology or a closely related field.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of chemistry and separations (UPLC, HPLC, CE, and electrophoresis).
- Experience with protein characterization and protein interactions (Electrophoresis, SPR, ITC, MALS).
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to separation methodology.
- Independent analytical problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills.
- Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects.
- Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on vaccine research and/or development
- Experience with assay robustness evaluation.
- Solid computer skills and ability to script analytical analysis workbooks
- Experienced with automated laboratory instrumentation
- Experience with biophysical methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead assay development
- Drive scientific contributions at program levels
- Engage with product teams to characterize vaccines supporting process development, formulation development, vaccine characterization, and method and transfers
- Provide technical guidance to other scientists
- Evaluate new technologies
- Drive innovations to influence trends in industry
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
- annual bonus
- long-term incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
