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Position Description

​The Senior Scientist, Analytical Development is a subject matter expert and leader within their department. This leadership includes leading method development, optimizations, validations, and qualifications. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Scientist, Analytical Development is expected to be able to troubleshoot instrumentation and investigate aberrant data and document per appropriate Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) and guidelines. It is expected they can work both independently in a timely manner and in a group setting in their respective department and larger team. This includes working closely with Directors to communicate laboratory activities and updates on projects. 

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Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Conduct technical research projects through all stages of experimentation (protocol development, inter-departmental coordination, execution, and data generation and interpretation).

• Support manufacturing and R&D by analyzing intermediate and final products for protein content, purity, and stability.

• Lead organization, preparation, and analysis of long-term stability studies.

• Work closely with management to maintain timelines and plan experiments

• Communication is critical to this role.  Candidate will be working between departments and must communicate data to appropriate project managers and upper management in a timely manner.   

• Is highly capable of leading team members in their department.

• Works independently and maintains a high level of work in a timely manner.

• Ability to manage experiments and both internal and external projects.

• Maintain good documentation of all projects with thorough review before presenting results to larger team and/or management.

• Review, draft, and approve experimental protocols, SOPs and other documents as part of a quality management system.

• Develop and validate new methods on a variety of instruments and techniques that may include: high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for both small and large molecules; gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID) for residual solvents, extractables, and leachables; UV-Vis spectroscopy; capillary electrophoresis (e.g., CZE or cIEF); differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA); and others as necessary.

 

Competencies/Essential Skills

• Analytical skills: Full working knowledge of method validation procedures, knowledge of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.  Ability to interpret, integrate, and communicate various research and development results.

• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to address and adapt to problems quickly.

• Computer and Technical Skills: Embrace and adapt to technology required to fulfill responsibilities of this position, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project Management software.

• Organizational skills: Ability to manage the needs of the team as well as ensure projects are meeting timelines and goals set for collaborators.

• Written and verbal communication skills: Ability to convey information to others in a clear and understandable manner. Role requires frequent communication with scientists, engineers, and managers to explain their research and development processes. Must also communicate with clients to explain the results of research and development studies.

• Time Management: Develop, organize, plan and have time management abilities to solve problems creatively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. 

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Requirements:

Minimum Required Education and/or Experience

• PhD with 2 years (MS with 4+ years or BS with 6+ years) of industry experience in a relevant physical/biologic scientific field (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.)

• Understanding of laboratory techniques, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong communication skills

• Experience with analytical methods and their development (e.g., HPLC-SEC, CIEX-HPLC, UV/Vis, GC-FID, CZE, cIEF)

• Experience with biologic drug substances. Experience with method development, data review and analysis, protocol and report writing.

• Experience with laboratory management (e.g. inventory management, preventative maintenance, etc.).

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Supervisory Responsibilities:  Ability to manage team members in their respective department. The need to supervise will be dependent on company needs

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Travel:  Occasional local business travel required

 

Physical Demands:

• This job primarily operates in both a professional office setting and a research laboratory setting.

• Frequent use of standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners is required.

• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds.

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Affirmative Action/EEO statement: 

Lindy Biosciences is an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or other reasons prohibited by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination and opportunity policy extends to all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

 

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

How to Apply

​Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@lindybio.com