Process Development Scientist, Analytical Services

BioVectra Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bio-science company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Process Development Scientist for analytical method development. The role entails collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and validate methods for a variety of products. A B.Sc. in a relevant field is required, and experience with HPLC and analytical software is an asset. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare and personal health spending account

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree is required, with MSc or PhD considered an asset.
• Experience with HPLC and analytical software is an asset.
• Familiarity with QbD and DoE methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely analytical support for process development.
• Develop bioanalytical methodologies for biologics.
• Collaborate with scientists and students on method development.
• Write analytical development reports and protocols.

Skills

HPLC method development and validation

Analytical chromatography software

Quality by design methodologies

Data analysis

Education

B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related fields

MSc or PhD

Tools

CE-SDS

UV-VIS

SDS-PAGE

ELISA

qPCR

MS

Western blot

HPLC

Job description

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

A Little About Us:

At BIOVECTRA, we are passionate about improving patient care by manufacturing better therapeutics. As a contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO), we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide. Our team combines a global reach with a strong sense of community, fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. We embrace diversity and strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Process Development Scientist, Analytical Services, in our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facility. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and validating robust, reliable analytical methods tailored to a diverse range of products and client requirements. You will perform advanced analyses to support process development activities, utilizing state-of-the-art methodologies to characterize new and innovative products. In this role, you will interpret and defend your results to both internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring scientific rigor and clarity in all communications. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams while also demonstrating independence and initiative in your work. The position offers continual opportunities to expand your expertise as you engage with a broad array of products, technologies, and analytical techniques in a fast-paced CDMO environment. Ultimately, you will play a key role in transferring newly developed methods, skills, and technologies to the Quality group, ensuring long-term success and compliance.

If you are passionate about analytical science, thrive on problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a dynamic team to provide timely and accurate analytical support for process development projects.
• Developing modern bioanalytical methodologies for the analyses of biologics using techniques such as CE-SDS, UV-VIS, cIEF, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, qPCR, MS, Western blot and HPLC.
• Carrying out literature searches as appropriate to evaluate modern analytical methods and patents.
• Collaborating with fellow scientists, technicians, and students in the development of analytical methods. Occasionally supervising and training others in the execution of those methods.
• Writing research and development test methods, procedures, protocols, and analytical development reports.
• Transferring technology to technical staff, in both the Process Development and Quality groups.
• Maintaining accurate, real-time records of all laboratory activities.

What You Bring to the Role:

• B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related fields.
• MSc or PhD considered an asset.
• Previous experience with HPLC method development and/or validation is considered an asset.
• Experience with analytical chromatography software (Agilent OpenLab CDS, Waters Empower, Waters UNIFI, etc) is considered an asset.
• Previous experience using quality by design (QbD) and design of experiments (DoE) methodologies to measure critical quality attributes, understand design spaces and identify critical process parameters is considered an asset.
• Technical proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and techniques for the analysis of recombinant proteins, enzymes, pDNA and mRNA is considered an asset.

Why Join BIOVECTRA?

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefits package including a healthcare and personal health spending account. You will have opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

If you are a motivated professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.