Analytical Development Scientist II — GMP Method Expert

Serán BioScience; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Serán BioScience in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Scientist II to support development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods for small molecule drug products in early and late phase clinical R&D.

You will work across QC, QA, Process Development, and Project Management; contribute to analytical strategy and deliver high-quality data to enable CMC decisions; flexibly adapt in a fast-paced GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical method development experience (preferably HPLC) with at least 1–2 years in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry lab.
• Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates intermediate expertise with analytical equipment (e.g. disso, KF, GC, LC, XRPD, or mDSC; preferred LC and GC).
• Conveys general understanding of USP, ICH, and EP guidance as they pertain to method validation/qualification/transfer and general chapters for relevant instrumentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing such as UHPLC/HPLC, KF, Water Activity, Dissolution to support small molecules drug product development in GMP environment.
• Develop and optimize methods for drug products and APIs across early phase and late phase clinical stages.
• Execute method transfers to QC or partner labs, ensuring robustness and compliance.

Skills

HPLC method development

GMP lab practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Empower

MS Office

LC/GC equipment

Job description

Serán BioScience in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Scientist II to support development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods for small molecule drug products in early and late phase clinical R&D.

You will work across QC, QA, Process Development, and Project Management; contribute to analytical strategy and deliver high-quality data to enable CMC decisions; flexibly adapt in a fast-paced GMP environment.