Junior Analytical Specialist – Biologics (m/f/d)

Selvita; Kraków; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch card

Private medical care

Sports card

Office fruit provision

Development programs

Job summary

Selvita is hiring a motivated Junior Analytical Specialist to join the Analytical Team in Krakow. You will work on comprehensive studies of biological drugs, using RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, IEX-HPLC, LC-MS, and orthogonal techniques like DLS and DSC.

The role emphasizes method development, data interpretation, and collaboration across project teams. The ideal candidate holds an MSc in life sciences (PhD a plus), understands protein structure and PTMs, and is fluent in English.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in life sciences; Ph.D. is a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of protein characterization and analytical workflows.
• Experience with LC-MS and chromatographic techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to daily Protein Analysis Team activities and basic workflows for protein characterization.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation for optimal performance.
• Design, develop, validate and execute analytical methods (LC-MS, RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, IEX-HPLC) for protein characterization.
• Plan and perform analytical and comparability studies of biologics per ICH guidelines; apply orthogonal approaches where appropriate.
• Prepare protein samples following protocols to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
• Apply proteomic assays and MS-related techniques to support projects.
• Analyze data and prepare clear technical reports; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Protein analysis

Mass spectrometry

Chromatography

Team collaboration

English language

Education

MSc degree in life sciences

PhD is a plus

Tools

LC-MS instruments

RP-HPLC

SEC-HPLC

IEX-HPLC

MALS

DSC

DLS

UV detectors

Job description

Selvita is a global integrated service provider with laboratories in Poland (Krakow, Poznan, and Wroclaw), Croatia (Zagreb), and offices in Cambridge, UK, as well as the Greater Boston Area and San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Our company is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions that support our international clients in drug discovery and drug development.

As one of the largest preclinical contract research organizations in Europe, Selvita is driven by a clear mission: to bridge the gap between early drug discovery and the clinical stage of drug development.

At Selvita, we value partnership, excellence, passion, commitment, and integrity. We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and commit to the highest standards of quality. We fuel our pursuit of innovative solutions with enthusiasm, advance drug development with focused dedication, and ensure honesty and transparency in all our work.

As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Analytical Specialist to join our Analytical Team, contributing to comprehensive and in-depth studies on Biological Drugs. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and a particular interest in protein characterization. We are looking for individuals who are eager to broaden their experience, contribute to innovative projects, and develop their expertise across a wide range of analytical platforms. In this position, you will work with advanced analytical technologies, including a number of chromatographic techniques such as RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, or IEX-HPLC, combined with MS, UV, or MALS detectors, alongside orthogonal techniques including DLS and DSC. You will become part of a supportive and collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing, scientific curiosity, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Our diverse project portfolio — spanning therapeutic protein characterization, comparability studies, and method development — offers an engaging and dynamic career path for professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful scientific impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the daily activities of the Protein Analysis Team, utilizing basic workflows for protein characterization.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation to ensure optimal system performance.
• Design, optimize, develop, validate and execute analytical methods (LC-MS, SEC-HPLC, IEX-HPLC, RP-HPLC, and others) for the characterization of therapeutic proteins.
• Plan, perform, and document analytical and comparability studies of biologics in accordance with ICH guidelines, applying orthogonal analytical approaches where appropriate.
• Prepare protein samples following established protocols, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
• Apply common proteomic assays and mass spectrometry-related laboratory techniques to support project objectives.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets, preparing clear and comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project teams to support timely and high-quality project delivery.

Your Background

• MSc degree in life sciences (biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, or related fields); Ph.D. is a plus.
• Theoretical understanding of protein structure and characterization, including PTMs, higher-order structure, stability, and aggregation.
• Theoretical /practical knowledge of sample preparation for various chromatographic and mass spectrometry-based workflows.
• Theoretical knowledge of methods development and validation in the protein area is in plus.
• Familiarity with set-up and data acquisition for global and targeted mass spectrometry approaches is in plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• High motivation with excellent organization and planning skills.
• Communication and team working skills.
• Strong desire to work in a challenging and hands-on environment.

Your Benefits Package

• Working in world-class extensive research facilities and modern laboratories.
• Daily cooperation and know-how exchange with scientific experts.
• Additional benefits: a prepaid lunch card, private medical care, subsidized sports card, and office fruit provision.
• Internal Development initiatives including soft & leadership skills training programs.
• Recognition Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Support & incentive bonus for completing Ph.D.
• Various sports and engagement initiatives.