Senior Analytical Scientist

CHEManager International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEManager International in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Sr.

Analytical Scientist to tackle problem solving within project timelines and contribute to documentation for method qualification and transfer into GMP manufacturing. You will act as SME for analytical development, perform troubleshooting, lead project teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring quality and regulatory standards; qualifications include a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in chemistry or life sciences with relevant

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or related life science/engineering with 6+ years of research (industrial/post-graduate).
• Alternatively a Master's with 2+ years of industrial/post-graduate research.
• Or a PhD with 1+ years of industrial/post-graduate research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in analytical development and support transfer of analytical methods to GMP QC labs.
• Document experimental results and communicate findings to stakeholders; author method development/qualification documents.
• Lead project teams to deliver on quality and timelines; develop multiple technical approaches to solve problems.
• Drive process improvements and scout for new technologies while considering quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical development

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering or Life Science

Master's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering or Life Science

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering or Life Science

Tools

ELISA

SPR

HPLC/UPLC/SEC

ISI/CI data analysis

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Shift: No

Department: LS-SC-UYKPEA Cherokee STL PAD Team 6 Group 1

Recruiter: Michelle Cole

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role

Responsibilities

In this Sr. Analytical Scientist role you will be involved with problem solving, working within project timelines, and contributing to documentation for method qualification and transfer into GMP manufacturing. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in analytical development, perform troubleshooting / provide efficient and innovative solutions, and support transfer of analytical methods to GMP QC labs
• Utilize customer-facing skills, document experimental results, communicate results to all stakeholders, author method development and qualification documents, contribute to information for customer proposals
• Serve as a project lead and ensure project deliverables are on quality and on time, develop multiple technical approach plans as needed to solve problems and mitigate risk, ensure process and methods are in place for efficient GMP start
• Lead project teams, influence exemplary work in other team members, lead process improvement initiatives, scout for new technologies / emerging trends, proactively consider the impact of quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety requirements when planning project activities

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science or Engineering discipline and 6+ years of research in an industrial or post-graduate setting

OR

• Master's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science or Engineering discipline and 2+ years of research in an industrial or post-graduate setting

OR

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science or Engineering discipline and 1+ years of research in an industrial or post-graduate setting

OR

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with protein characterization via ELISA, SPR, Isoelectric Focusing, CE-based methods, UV-Vis, and/or chromatography (HPLC/GC/IC/UPLC/SEC/HILIC)
• Experience with advanced laboratory techniques; theory and practice to enable the development of novel approaches to solve complex process and analytical problems on fast-paced projects with changing priorities
• Knowledge of small molecule or bio-therapeutics drug development process
• Experience with antibody-drug conjugation
• Knowledge in Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry
• Experience in automation in analytical settings and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with advanced data acquisition and/or statistical software systems
• Ability to coordinate information exchange and manage data generated by contract testing labs

Pay Range for this position: $75,700 - $113,500 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.