Proteomics & QC Characterization Scientist II

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in North Carolina seeks a Scientist II to monitor experiments, resolve complex technical issues, and provide technical leadership for the analytical component of client programs.

The role emphasizes mass spectrometry, peptide mapping, and physicochemical characterization, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality biologics. On-site collaboration with R&D and manufacturing groups is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with proteomics or peptide map MS-based protein characterization.
• Experience with analytical method development, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of protein chemistry and characterization strategies.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing experiments and provide technical leadership within the group.
• Take an active role in non-routine process development activities.
• Act as technical lead for the analytical component of client programs.
• Start as an individual contributor, with potential to transition into a project lead.

Skills

Mass Spectrometry

Peptide Mapping

Proteomics

Data analysis

Method development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Protein Metrics software

Waters CONNECT software

Job description

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in North Carolina seeks a Scientist II to monitor experiments, resolve complex technical issues, and provide technical leadership for the analytical component of client programs.

The role emphasizes mass spectrometry, peptide mapping, and physicochemical characterization, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality biologics. On-site collaboration with R&D and manufacturing groups is expected.