Senior Scientist (f/m/d) - Capillary Electrophoresis

Coriolis Pharma Research GmbH; Martinsried; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coriolis Pharma Research GmbH is seeking a Senior Scientist (f/m/d) to advance capillary electrophoresis analytics for biopharmaceutical development in a global contract research setting. You will contribute to CE method development, transfer, and data interpretation within interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires 5+ years of industry experience (or 9 years without a PhD) and a strong CE background with instrument proficiency and English communication.

Qualifications

• As a Senior Scientist, you will develop and execute capillary electrophoresis analyses for global clients.
• PhD in separation sciences or equivalent with strong CE experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to transfer and troubleshoot CE methods in industry and GMP contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, transfer, and troubleshoot CE analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals.
• Characterize biopharmaceutical molecules by CE (CE-SDS, CZE, cIEF) with UV/PDA/LIF/FLD detection.
• Lead project activities, plan resources, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Interpret data in the context of other analytics (LC-MS, LC- IEX) and report findings.
• Maintain up-to-date CE knowledge and drive method innovations.

Skills

CE methods

Project management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

PhD in separation sciences

University degree in analytical chemistry

Tools

CE instruments (Sciex)

CE instruments (BioTechne)

CE instruments (Agilent)

Job description

Senior Scientist (f/m/d) - Capillary Electrophoresis

Senior Scientist (f/m/d) - Capillary Electrophoresis

Senior Scientist (f/m/d) - Capillary Electrophoresis

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Purpose of your Job

Are you looking for a career in research & development of biopharmaceuticals or in general in the pharmaceutical industry?
Then join Coriolis Pharma and contribute with state-of-the-art capillary electrophoresis analytics to our formulations and lyophilization processes for biopharmaceutical drugs!
You will join a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team performing contract research and development for customers in the (bio) pharmaceutical industry worldwide.
You will be a vital part of our contract research organization – where you will support & learn from our scientific operations teams – to enable our clients in their journey of developing innovative drugs.

Your Responsibility

As Senior Scientist you are - together with the project team - responsible for the successful development and execution of capillary electrophoresis (CE) analysis for our customers worldwide.

• Responsible—as subject matter expert—for supporting client project acquisition and execution with expertise to ensure high-quality services.
• Accountable for the electrophoretic characterization of biopharmaceutical molecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) within client projects, including the de novo development of CE methods and the interpretation of data in context with other analytical approaches (such as LC-MS or LC-IEX).
• Maintain cutting-edge scientific knowledge in CE and related areas and drive CE innovation to meet evolving business needs, including new business areas and novel molecular modalities.
• Work cooperatively across Coriolis teams (e.g., business development, finance, technical support team) to ensure seamless collaboration with all operational groups during client project execution.
• Function as project leader for assigned client projects, overseeing project planning, method implementation, development, characterization, data evaluation, and reporting activities.

What you need to succeed

• University degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)chemistry, or a related field; a PhD related to separation sciences—ideally focused on CE applications / method development and associated areas—is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience (with PhD in a relevant field) or 9 years (without PhD) with in-depth knowledge of biopharmaceutical characterization by CE (CE-SDS, CZE, cIEF) using UV, PDA, LIF, or FLD detection
• Several years of hands-on experience with CE instruments from different vendors (e.g., Sciex, BioTechne/ProteinSimple, Agilent, etc.)
• Proven experience in developing, transferring, and troubleshooting CE (and associated) analytical methods in an industry setting, including both R&D and GMP environments
• Demonstrated project management skills, including resource management, multitasking, prioritization, and risk management
• Strong lateral leadership capabilities, with leading by example as a natural approach
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with openness to new ideas and tasks; a can-do attitude is essential
• Team-oriented personality with strong motivational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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