Senior Scientist – Physico-Chemistry

buscojobs España; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative and rapidly growing CDMO is seeking a Senior Scientist in Physico-Chemistry to enhance their Analytical Development team. This role focuses on developing analytical methods primarily using HPLC and capillary electrophoresis, supporting cutting-edge gene therapy projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protein characterization and chromatography techniques, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic, multicultural environment that offers career development opportunities and exposure to the full spectrum of biopharmaceutical product development, from cell line development to regulatory approval.

Servicios

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Collaborative work environment

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in method development for protein characterization.
• Strong hands-on experience with chromatography techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead analytical methods for protein characterization.
• Collaborate with other departments to align analytical activities.
• Train and support scientists within the lab.

Conocimientos

HPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

Chromatography Techniques

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Educación

Degree in Biomedical Sciences

MSc in Analytical Chemistry

Herramientas

Mass Spectrometry

Descripción del empleo

A leading and rapidly growing CDMO located in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Scientist – Physico-Chemistry to join their expanding Analytical Development team. This organization is at the forefront of biologics and gene therapy, offering end-to-end development services across a variety of innovative therapeutic platforms.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead analytical method development within the physicochemical domain, focused primarily on HPLC and capillary electrophoresis. You will be instrumental in supporting gene therapy projects (mRNA, pDNA) and biological product development through a cross-functional, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead analytical methods for protein characterization using physicochemical techniques (HPLC, CE, etc.)

Author technical reports, qualification protocols, and validation documentation

Participate in gene therapy projects with a focus on analytical contributions

Train, supervise, and support scientists within the lab

Perform hands-on analysis and support troubleshooting

Collaborate with other departments to align analytical activities with project goals

Contribute to lab management, equipment maintenance, and process optimization

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Biomedical Sciences and MSc in Analytical Chemistry

5+ years of relevant industry experience in method development for protein characterization

Strong hands-on experience with chromatography techniques (RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX, Affinity, CE-SDS, cIEF, CZE)

Familiarity with mass spectrometry techniques (intact mass, peptide mapping) is a plus

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Proactive, independent, and team-oriented mindset

What’s on Offer

Career development within a growing and innovative CDMO

Exposure to a full range of biopharmaceutical product development, from cell line development to regulatory approval

Dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative work environment

Flexible working hours aligned with process demands