Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences

**Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences

WuXi Biologics** Job Summary Perform analytical method development, optimization, qualification, and testing activities utilizing HPLC and capillary electrophoresis platforms to support biologics development, characterization, stability, and lifecycle management programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Independently perform analytical testing using HPLC- and CE-based methods to support biologics development programs.
• Develop, optimize, qualify, and transfer analytical methods including SEC, IEX, HIC, RP-HPLC, CE-SDS, and cIEF.
• Design and execute studies to improve method robustness, resolution, sensitivity, and reproducibility.
• Perform protein characterization, aggregation analysis, fragmentation analysis, purity assessments, and impurity evaluations.
• Support analytical method qualification, transfer, and lifecycle management activities.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data and communicate findings to project teams.
• Support stability studies, comparability assessments, formulation development, and process development activities.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods, instrumentation, and testing-related issues.
• Author and review SOPs, test methods, protocols, and technical reports.
• Utilize Empower and related chromatography software for data acquisition, review, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support GMP activities as required.

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline with 3+ years of experience, or MS with 0-1 years of analytical development experience.
• Experience supporting biologics, antibodies, fusion proteins, or ADC programs preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with SEC, HIC, IEX, RP-HPLC, CE-SDS, cIEF, and Empower software.
• Experience with Waters and/or Agilent HPLC systems.
• Experience with analytical method development, optimization, qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Strong data analysis, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GMP and analytical lifecycle management principles preferred.

Salary Range for this postion is $54,700 - $87,500