Title: Research & Development Scientist
Location: Malvern, PA
Duration: 2 years
Summary:
A position is open for a contract opportunity in the Process Analytical Sciences routine testing labs. This role supports the development of a wide variety of therapeutic biologics that include monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific antibodies, fusions, and gene therapies. A broad skill set is preferred for various protein analytical technologies including chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy applications.
Responsibilities:
- Hands-on development, validation and transfer biochemical methods such as capillary electrophoresis (CE) and HPLC methods for characterization and quality control of biological products.
- Lead or contribute to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and throughput for non-GMP methods.
- Performs routine analytical testing under both GMP and non-GMP guidelines.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills combined with technical, writing, and organizational skills as well as demonstrated attention to detail and record keeping.
- Complete all electronic lab notebooks and safety trainings as required in a timely fashion
- Contribute to lab coordination activities such as logbook signoff, scheduling maintenance and repairs, and instrument troubleshooting
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biological sciences, or Engineering.
- A strong background in chromatography technologies (e.g., HPLC and other chromatography-based applications) is preferred/required.
- Experience in analytical method development/qualification/validation by chromatography and electrophoresis is preferred.
- Strong planning and tracking skills, well -organized, results oriented, capable of managing multiple projects
- Ability to quickly learn new techniques and excellent in problem solving skills
- Ability to work with limited guidance to plan, execute, and follow through with studies is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
