Senior Scientist - Physico-Chemistry

AL Solutions; Torrejón de Ardoz; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative CDMO is seeking a Senior Scientist in Physico-Chemistry to enhance their Analytical Development team. This role involves leading analytical method development focusing on HPLC and capillary electrophoresis, supporting gene therapy projects, and fostering a collaborative environment. The position offers career growth in a dynamic and multicultural setting, where you'll contribute to the development of biopharmaceutical products from inception to regulatory approval. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing biologics and gene therapy solutions.

Servicios

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Dynamic work environment

Exposure to biopharmaceutical development

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.

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