Associate Scientist, Mass Spectrometry and Analytical Development

Company: Planet Pharma
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

DIRECT HIRE
MUST HAVES:

• Hands-on experience in HPLC chromatography development work including RP-HPLC, HIC, IEX, SEC, and/or Affinity
• 3-5 years of hand on experience with mass spectrometry and protein characterization
  Job Overview:As Associate Scientist, you will be part of an Analytical Development Team and will work closely with Analytical team members. Communication and dedication are key aspects required in this role. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional members across multi-discipline departments and multi-levels including cell culture, upstream, purification, discovery, pre-clinical, and research. We are seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in protein characterization and formulation stability. The successful candidate should have a strong foundation, be very experienced with mass spectrometry operations and methodologies, and be familiar with various chromatography methods such as Affinity, SEC, IEX, HIC, RP-HPLC.
  During your first year, your goals will include:
  • Mass spectrometry analysis of early and late-stage, research biomolecules in support of internal discovery efforts and phase appropriate IND/BLA filings
  • Perform analytical method developments for various leading drug candidates
  • Carry out formulation stability studies for new molecules from research to critical reagents
    We'd love to hear from you if you have:
    • A BS in scientific discipline e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, with 4+ years of related experience or an MS in scientific discipline e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, with 2+ years of related experience
    • 3-5 years of hand on experience with mass spectrometry and protein characterization.
    • Strong hands-on experience using Mass Spectroscopy (specifically Orbitrap) to characterize monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific molecules, and new modalities.
    • Hands-on experience in HPLC chromatography development work including RP, HIC, IEX, SEC.
    • Demonstrated ability to design, execute and analyze experiments independently.
    • A team player who is willing to work together and share knowledge and accomplishments.
    • Managerial / mentorship experience is a plus.
    • Strong and effective interpersonal skills with managers, peers, and cross-functional groups.
    • Thrive and foster a culture of open communication and trust
    • Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
    • Ability to prioritize work to support drug development, and meet deadlines and timeframes.
    • Effective work ethic and dedication to completing challenging projects.
    • Strong problem-solving capabilities.
    • Authored various technical documents, including Comparability Studies, GLP Studies, and Qualification Studies.
    • Prepared and presented scientific results at meetings

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