Analytical Development Scientist

Overview

As an Analytical Development Scientist in the Biopharma Technical Development team, you will help develop analytical methods to support biopharmaceutical and vaccine development. You will combine hands-on lab work with data interpretation while collaborating with global colleagues. You will optimize methods (HPLC, ELISA, UV, CE-SDS), perform validations, and translate findings into development strategies. You will contribute to continuous improvement and scientific innovation in a collaborative R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals and vaccines (HPLC, ELISA, UV, CE-SDS)
• Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies with data interpretation to support project decisions
• Provide analytical expertise across development laboratory and pilot plant projects, domestically and globally
• Interpret analytical data to identify CQAs and impurities; translate findings into development strategies
• Plan and execute method validations and fit-for-purpose studies
• Communicate progress and findings to technical teams and global stakeholders; produce high-quality documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and Good Research Practice
• Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with external organizations; support method transfers as needed

Key requirements

• Degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Biologics or related field
• 2+ years hands-on analytical method development or relevant research (PhD acceptable)
• Strong understanding of protein chemistry
• Experience with HPLC, UV, ELISA, CE-SDS
• Knowledge of CQAs, impurities and stability in biopharmaceuticals
• Experience planning/executing method validations or fit-for-purpose studies
• Ability to produce scientific documentation and work under Good Research Practices
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration across teams and locations

• strong scientific curiosity
• collaboration across multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
• effective communication of complex data
• HPLC
• ELISA
• UV

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