Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical R&D

Role Summary:

The qualified candidate will join the Analytical R&D organization to enable development of biological therapeutics in Andover, MA. The qualified candidate will be responsible for applying analytical methods in the assessment of product quality, biological activity, and detection of impurities. This group also supports transfers, verifications, qualifications and validations as well as method troubleshooting.

Role Responsibilities:

The qualified colleague is responsible for utilizing established analytical methodologies to support GMP in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical supplies. The colleague will have experience in a breadth of analytical methodologies including ELISA, electrophoresis and compendial assays. The colleague must work within corporate guidelines and must appropriately record, archive and report all data as this is a cGMP compliant laboratory. The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The colleague is expected to revise/review/author test methods and technical reports. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and effective interpersonal, influencing skills and communication skills are required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of experience or Master's Degree with 0-2 years of experience with a degree in biochemistry, molecular/cell biology, immunology, analytical chemistry or related field
• Experience with the development, qualification, validation and troubleshooting of ELISA methods.
• The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team across multiple geographies.
• The colleague must thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and effective interpersonal, influencing skills and communication skills are required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with development of vaccines, gene therapy, MAbs and other large molecule products.
• Experience with method development over a wide variety of large molecule technologies.
• Ability to follow established procedures under minimal supervision.
• Experience with laboratory data systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Experience leading laboratory investigations, deviations and CAPAs in a regulated environment is desirable. As well as, regulatory experience and work within the operations of GMP environment is desirable.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: February 26, 2021
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES

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