Regular/Senior Analytical Specialist – LC-MS/MS

Selvita; Kraków; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid lunch card

Private medical care

Sport card subsidy

Office fruit

Job summary

Selvita is seeking a Scientist in the analytical chemistry department to support drug discovery for biotech, pharma, and agrochemical projects worldwide. You will work in a friendly, collaborative environment with open-minded colleagues and everyday opportunities to exchange knowledge.

The role involves developing and validating LC/GC methods, transferring methods with data interpretation, and documenting GMP study results.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology or related fields.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with method development and validation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Development of analytical methods using LC or GC mass spectrometry.
• Validation of analytical methods for release and characterization.
• Method transfer with data interpretation and documentation.
• Interpreting MS, IR, and NMR data for impurity elucidation.
• Documentation of GMP study results related to projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

MSc / Ph.D. in life sciences

Tools

LC/GC chromatography

MS / ICP-MS

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 a Scientist in the analytical chemistry department, you'll play a vital role in the Drug Discovery processes for biotech and pharma as well as in the processes connected with Agrochemical Industry companies from Europe, USA and the rest of the world. You'll be working in a friendly and collaborative environment created by open-minded people, always ready for new challenges that new projects can bring, with an everyday opportunity to exchange knowledge with experienced members of the team. The variety of projects we run offers an opportunity to profile a career path in an interesting and diverse way.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of analytical methods and/or performing analyses with the use of LC or GC mass spectrometry techniques
• Validation of LC and/or GC analytical methods for release and/or characterization of various chemical entities and mixtures
• Transfer of analytical methods together with raw data interpretation and documentation
• Interpretation of MS, IR, NMR data helping in the impurities structure elucidation process,
• Responsibility for proper documentation of GMP study results related to assigned projects
• Ability to effective communication with the clients

Your Background

• MSc / Ph.D. in life sciences: chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology or related fields
• Experience in liquid and/or gas chromatography techniques (HPLC, UHPLC, GC)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory work
• Experience in methods development and validation would be an asset
• Experience in work with nitrosamines would be an asset
• Ability to design, develop, and implement new services based on available guidelines would be beneficial
• Experience in work with MS / ICP-MS would be an asset
• High motivation with excellent organization and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as organization and time management skills, are essential
• Fluency in English communicative Polish

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.
• English & Polish language courses.
• Support & incentive bonus for completing Ph.D.
• Support in legalization process and relocation package.
• Various sports and engagement initiatives.