Associate Principal Scientist, Separations Science

HireLifeScience; West Point (PA); Vor Ort; USD 142.000 - 224.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HireLifeScience in West Point, NY, is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to join the Separations Sciences team. You will develop analytical methods to advance primarily the vaccines pipeline and collaborate with analytical/process project teams to deploy separation strategies.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, delivering results under tight timelines, and contributing to publications and presentations. A Ph.D. in Chemistry with chromatography/MS experience is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Chemistry with hands-on bio-analytical separations experience (LC, SEC, IEX, HIC, FFF).
• Ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a dynamic setting.
• Strong publication and conference presentation record.

Aufgaben

• Develop analytical methods to support vaccine pipeline development and biologics/synthetic modalities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy separation, analysis, and characterization strategies.

Kenntnisse

Chromatography

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Method Development

Assay Development

Cell-Based Assays

LC-MS

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to join our Separations Sciences team, within the Analytical Enabling Capabilities Organization, located in West Point, Pennsylvania.

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to use innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

As an Associate Principal Scientist in the Separations Sciences team, you will work within a highly collaborative team to enable the advancement of the development pipeline. You will be primarily responsible for developing analytical methods in support of advancing primarily the vaccines' pipeline with opportunities to influence the analytical assays for biologics and synthetic modalities. You will work in partnership with scientists in analytical/process project teams to deploy innovative separation, analysis, and characterization strategies to accelerate the development of new medicines and vaccines. As a member of our team, you will be joining a group of scientific problem solvers, who are dedicated to creating the life-changing products of tomorrow.

Education Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with formal training and hands-on experience in bio-analytical separations techniques including forms of liquid chromatography (SEC, RPLC, IEX, HIC, Affinity), field flow fractionation (FFF), capillary electrophoresis coupled with different detection platforms light scattering, UV, fluorescence, mass spectrometry and CAD.

Required Experience and Skills

• Chromatography experience for large molecules separations
• Ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new concepts in measurement sciences outside of core expertise and training and application to problem solving is required-
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions is essential
• Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting.
• Foundational knowledge of multidimensional separation techniques (2DLC)

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Base knowledge of vaccines development, formulation and adjuvants

• Hands on experience in the use of In silico tools for chromatographic method development, optimization and robustness assessments
• Vaccines' CMC experience including phase appropriate method development, scientific sound assessments.

Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Biological Assay Development, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Separation, Chromatographic Techniques, Chromatography, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, External Collaboration, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Mass Spectrometry Analysis, Optimism, Phase Reversal, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Process Development (PD), Protein Analysis, Scientific Analysis, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Presentations {+ 9 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Salary Range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a