Scientist, Analytical Development, Separation Sciences

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for Scientist, Analytical Development, Separation Sciences in Malvern, PA.

Purpose: Therapeutics Development and Supply (TDS), Proteins Analytical Development (AD)  group is seeking a Scientist to support our dynamic Analytical Development Separation Sciences team. The experienced and motivated Scientist will be responsible for development, validation, and transfer of separations-based analytical methods for protein biotherapeutics, including monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, and novel modalities.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop, validate, and transfer biochemical methods such as capillary electrophoresis (CE), UV/VIS spectroscopy and HPLC methods for characterization and quality control of biopharmaceutical products.
• Serve as the analytical technical expert during method development, investigations, and regulatory inspections.
• Seek and implement innovative separation technology to meet increasing analytical challenges for new modalities.
• Contribute to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance.
• Work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timeline and objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience OR a Master's degree with at least 2 years of Pharma/Biotech industry experience is required.

Skills/Experience:

• A strong background in Separation-based technologies (e.g. HPLC, CE-SDS, cIEF, and other capillary or chromatography based applications) is required.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills for developing creative, innovative solutions, and meeting project objectives is required.
• Ability to work with limited guidance to plan, complete, and follow through with work assignments and drive completion of activities in a timely manner is expected.
• Must be meticulous, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks, handle tight timelines and deliver quality results.

Preferred:

• Experience in analytical or relevant industry laboratories with a solid understanding of GMP regulations is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills is preferred.
• Ability to make timely decisions and operate efficiently in times of ambiguity is preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Collaboration, Conducting Experiments, Data Quality, Drug Discovery Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Patent Applications, Pharmacogenetics, Report Writing, Research Documents, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy, Written Expression