Scientist I - Analytical Chemistry

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and perform method development, validation, execution, and assessment of results.
• Resolve and troubleshoot routine scientific and technical issues independently.
• Evaluate new technologies to solve scientific challenges or improve technological capabilities.
• Understand and execute established techniques independently.
• Document experimental activities and results in a GMP compliant fashion using an electronic data acquisition and management systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in numerous scientific software applications to collect, process, and report data.
• Prepare protocols and reports as well as quality, safety, and regulatory documents.
• Interact directly with partners outside the department with minimum oversight.
• Present results and actively engage with local and global teams.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, and GxP compliance, where applicable.

• Bachelors in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or equivalent education with 5+ years of experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
• Practical knowledge of modern peptide manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with chemical biology fundamentals and related analytical techniques including recombinant protein expression and purification, cell culture, immunoassays, and gels.
• Understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in analytical techniques relevant to peptide product development including mass spectrometry, amino acid analysis, advanced separation techniques, and higher-order structure studies.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Demonstrates agility in triaging priorities, pivoting strategy when faced with change, and independently resolving bottlenecks and conflicts.
• Highly developed ability to work as part of a team and an effective communicator.
• Creates a positive learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages innovation to reality.
• Actively supports and instructs less experienced colleagues.
• Quick learner who is highly motivated to drive results.