Scientist, Analytical Development

GenScript/ProBio; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

GenScript/ProBio is seeking a professional in Pennington, NJ, to leverage analytical techniques and support quality control processes. This position offers an opportunity to lead the function within CDMO and deliver impactful patient-focused products.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree and relevant experience with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The company offers attractive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply bio separation techniques for method development.
• Support optimization of Analytical Development and Quality Control labs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

UPLC/HPLC

Microsoft Office

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

About ProBio:

ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies. We bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate development and manufacturing through customized, and comprehensive services. ProBio has established companies in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing) and other regions to serve global customers, and has helped customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017.

Position Overview:

The position reports to the Sr. QC Manager is ideally suited for a professional with extensive technical knowledge, and a proven track record of developing and carrying out processes, that are suitable for use in GMP manufacturing of a wide range of clinical trial materials and participating in the technology transfer. There is a great opportunity to lead and evolve this function within a CDMO business, to support a broad portfolio and advance the manufacturing capabilities to deliver products to the client projects that transform the lives of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of bio separation techniques to support method development, troubleshooting, and process characterization
• Support the establishment, development and optimization of Analytical Development (AD) and Quality Control (QC) laboratories to enable both Non-GMP and GMP testing•
• Design, develop, and execute analytical methods, including method development, method qualification/validation, technology transfer, and product testing.
• Own method lifecycle management activities, including authoring and reviewing protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support procedure lifecycle activities, including authoring and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated forms. Perform
• and interpret a broad range of analytical assays, including but not limited to UPLC/HPLC, CE-SDS, and analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across AD and QC, identifying opportunities to enhance assay robustness, efficiency, and data quality.
• Analyze complex datasets and effectively communicate results, observations, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support product and process advancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Up to 15% traveling to support CDMO projects or business development activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with relevant experience.
• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field; experience in gene and cell therapy is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques such as UPLC/HPLC, CE‑SDS and/or AUC; experience working with MALS and/or CAD detectors is a plus.
• Experience executing assays in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and protocols in a regulated or controlled environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiar with principles of Good Documentation Practices, Data Integrity, and ALCOA+.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools. Experience with statistics, coding, programming, troubleshooting, and/or data management software is a plus.

Pay range is estimated between $80k - $110k based on skill set and experience.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well‑being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace.