Senior Biologics LC-MS Lead - Analysis & Development

1000scholars; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Selvita in Kraków, Poland, seeks a Senior Analytical Specialist to lead LC-MS-based characterization of biologics and related analyses. You will own analytical development, method transfer, and troubleshooting while ensuring quality and timely delivery within cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes state-of-the-art LC-MS workflows, RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, and IEX-HPLC, with opportunities to employ DLS, DSC, MALS, and other orthogonal techniques.

Qualifications

• MSc in life sciences or analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or pharmacy.
• PhD is an advantage.
• Hands-on LC-MS-based characterization experience with biologics.
• Experience in analytical method development, validation, and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of ICH guidelines and GxP environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects, ensuring scientific quality, timely delivery, and proper documentation.
• Plan and execute analytical activities for biologics characterization and development projects.
• Develop, transfer, validate, and perform analytical methods, including LC-MS, SEC-HPLC, IEX-HPLC, and RP-HPLC, and related techniques.
• Conduct characterization, comparability, stability, and forced degradation studies in line with relevant guidelines and quality standards.
• Prepare and review protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS and chromatographic systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate analytical results and scientific conclusions to clients.

Skills

LC-MS

RP-HPLC

SEC-HPLC

IEX-HPLC

Protein characterization

Sample preparation

Analytical method development

Method validation

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

MSc in life sciences or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

LC-MS instrumentation

DLS

DSC

MALS

Job description

Selvita in Kraków, Poland, seeks a Senior Analytical Specialist to lead LC-MS-based characterization of biologics and related analyses. You will own analytical development, method transfer, and troubleshooting while ensuring quality and timely delivery within cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes state-of-the-art LC-MS workflows, RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, and IEX-HPLC, with opportunities to employ DLS, DSC, MALS, and other orthogonal techniques.