Scientist, Analytical Sciences and Technology, Chemistry

Scorpion Therapeutics; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to provide technical leadership in analytical method lifecycle management within a biopharma environment, focusing on chemistry-based assays like HPLC/UPLC. You will drive method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across QC, QA, regulatory, manufacturing, and external labs.

The role requires a strong foundation in GMP, data integrity, and regulatory standards, plus excellent data analysis and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech/biologics/vaccine analytical testing experience.
• Strong data integrity and regulatory standards knowledge.
• Excellent data analysis and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external labs.
• Support investigations and data review; author and review technical documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Job description

Role:

Senior analytical scientist providing technical leadership in analytical method lifecycle management within Moderna's biopharma environment, focusing on chemistry-based assays like HPLC/UPLC.

Responsibilities:

lead method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement; collaborate across Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external labs; support investigations and data review; author and review technical documentation; ensure compliance and inspection readiness; and drive process optimization.

Requirements:

Bachelor's (5+ yrs), Master's (3+ yrs), or PhD (0-2 yrs) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; experience with GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech/biologics/vaccine analytical testing; proficiency with GMP, data integrity, and regulatory standards; strong data analysis and troubleshooting skills; cross-functional team experience.

Preferred:

hands-on expertise in HPLC/UPLC, chromatographic troubleshooting, method validation, and regulatory familiarity with ICH, USP, FDA, EMA guidelines; demonstrated ability to lead investigations and develop scientifically sound solutions; effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

High-value specifics

include focus on chemistry assays, GMP compliance, late-stage development, and external partnership oversight.

Work setup:

not explicitly stated, but involves collaboration with global teams and external labs; no travel specified.