AnalyticalDevelopment Scientist – Biological Methods

Bionanopharma; Valencia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Valencia is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to execute and document analytical activities for bioanalytical methods. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in sciences, 3-5 years of experience in the pharma industry, and expertise in LC-MS. Responsibilities include reviewing GMP documentation, analyzing samples, and managing analytical projects. This is a full-time position at the mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an analytical scientist in the pharma industry.
• Expertise in development and validation of biological methods.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document analytical activities for bioanalytical methods.
• Review documentation in accordance with GMP standards.
• Analyze samples from finished products and raw materials.

Skills

LC-MS expertise

Experience in R&D

Good organizational skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Analytical Development Scientist – Biological Methods

Applications to be sent to: [e-mail]

Global Responsibility

Responsible for the execution, documentation, and technical integrity of analytical activities related to the development of bioanalytical methods within the organization.

This includes ensuring that all analytical work—method development, validation, transfer, and routine support—is performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), data integrity standards (ALCOA+), and internal Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Specific Responsibilities

• Review the documentation associated as well as documentation of reports, in accordance with GMP standards. Approve the analytical documentation
• Preparation of presentations and reports results and communicating with the relevant people involved
• Analyze samples of finished product and raw intermediate materials if necessary
• Produce documentation required by the Quality System
• Review the work performed by the analysts and correct deviations from the established methodology.
• Write protocols to describe how to perform the activities required
• Write a transfer and verification protocols and reports and coordinate the analysis
• Organize and might perform Training of new analysts.
• Manage priorities of analytical projects assigned.
• Write procedures and analytical methods for its use in the Biological Laboratory
• Contribute and design practices for the good functioning of the laboratory
• Write technical SOPs when required and participate in their continuous review.

Experience and Personal Skills

• Education: A bachelor´s degree in sciences. A PhD would be a plus.
• Languages: Fluent English and Fluent Spanish.
• Experience: 3-5 years (Senior Scientist) of experience as an analytical scientist in R&D, pharma industry. Expert in LC-MS and QTOF (essential requirement), development and validation of biological methods (peptides, proteins, antibodies), processing of samples from plasma, serum, and other blood-derived fluids, experience in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP environments.
• Personal skills: Resolution, good organizational skills, persistency and autonomy. Able to work independently, prioritize and meet project timelines, be strongly self-motivated and able to motivate a team. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing demands.

Additional Information

Innovation, customer orientation, communication, team work, adaptability/flexibility, productivity, self-development, sense of urgency, initiative.

Experience in GMP environment, knowledge of ICH, FDA and EMEA regulatory guidances is a plus.

Knowledge of: Peptide mapping -peptidomics-, disulfide bridge analysis, glycosylation characterization, absolute quantification of proteins.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing