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

Coriolis Pharma; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CORIOLIS Pharma in Munich is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead CE analytics development for biopharmaceutical projects. You will independently design, execute, and optimize CE methods, and interpret data in the context of other analytics techniques for client programs worldwide.

The role requires a PhD or extensive industry experience in CE, with a track record of method development, transfer, and GMP-compliant workflows.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry or related field; PhD preferred in separation sciences.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience with CE (CE-SDS, CZE, cIEF) with UV/PDA/LIF/FLD.
• Hands-on experience with CE instruments from multiple vendors.
• Proven track record developing and transferring CE methods in R&D and GMP.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and risk management.
• Strong leadership with proven team motivation and collaboration.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.

Aufgaben

• Lead development and execution of CE analysis for clients.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for client project acquisition and execution.
• Characterize biopharmaceutical molecules using CE and de novo method development.
• Maintain CE knowledge and drive innovation for new modalities.
• Collaborate across Coriolis teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Function as project leader overseeing planning, method implementation, data evaluation, and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Analytical chemistry

CE applications

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Ausbildung

University degree in analytical chemistry or related field

PhD in separation sciences / CE applications

Tools

CE instruments (Sciex)

CE instruments (BioTechne/ProteinSimple)

CE instruments (Agilent)

Jobbeschreibung

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