Sr. Scientist, Analytical R&D

Job Description

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Vaccine Analytical Research and Development team located in West Point, PA. The Senior Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of Vaccines, with a focus on supporting process development, formulation development, vaccine investigations and method lifecycle management. In this role, an individual will work with a team of scientists to develop state-of-the-art analytical techniques, such as separations of small molecules, polymers, proteins, conjugates, and nanoparticles (UPLC/HPLC, and CE), spectroscopic techniques, virology, and classical wet chemistry techniques. The individual should also have in-depth knowledge of molecular structure characterization to facilitate vaccine development and lab automation/informatics is considered a plus.

The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral/written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. Experience leading small groups of technical personnel and analytical projects will aid in distinguishing candidates. Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred.

Education Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field (with expected graduation no later than August 2025) or M.S. degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry, or B.S. degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry.

Required Experience and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of separation science (HPLC, CE, LC-MS, SDS-PAGE, & WB) demonstrated by publications.

• Extensive experience with UPLC/HPLC analysis of biologics or vaccines (e.g. SEC, RP, IEX) and CE techniques.

• A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work both independently for development of assays and cross-functionally.

• Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with qualification, validation, and transfer of assays to a GMP or regulated laboratory environment as described in ICH Q2 and USP<1033>

• Experience in representing analytical functional area on project teams.

• Authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g. IND, BLA) and external scientific publications.

• Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to design, execute and/or direct development and qualification of release, characterization, and stability assays for testing of clinical trial material and in support of product and process development.

Please note that this lab-based role is not eligible for our hybrid work model, but we are committed to promoting work-life balance and offer other flexible arrangements where feasible.

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