Lead Scientist BioPhysical Characterization

30 Sep 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job#: 1296835

Job Description: Apex Systems is looking for a Lead Scientist to join one of our pharmaceutical clients ONSITE for a 6 Month Contract-to-Hire opportunity!

If qualified, please email your resume to Sarah at

Location: Morrisville, NC

Key responsibilities:

Work in an analytical group equipped with liquid chromatography systems and mass spectrometry platforms

Prepare samples and perform analytical methods for analysis of therapeutic proteins and oligonucleotides with emphasis on liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry

Provide MS support for large molecule characterization in drug substance and drug product process development, and collect MS data to be used for regulatory submissions

Authoring reports and certificates of analysis.

Understanding of regulatory expectations for analytical methods, control and stability strategy and comparability in a GxP environment.

Work collaboratively with other scientists.

Keep current with field of expertise and evaluate emerging analytical technology

Additional responsibilities:

Maintains laboratory facilities in accordance with company policies and industry best practices.

Identifies, implements, and qualifies, as necessary, equipment to meet industrial best practices or achieve compliance with regulatory expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

0-2 years experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry in process and product development and drug substance and drug product analytical method development

Documented theoretical knowledge and hand-on experience in large molecule LC-MS analysis

Hands-on experience of operating Waters Xevo Q-TOF Mass Spectrometers and Waters UPLCs

Familiarity with commonly observed product quality attributes associated with therapeutic proteins (such as fragmentation, deamidation, oxidation, partial reduction etc.), and their characterization and quantification tools

Prior experience authoring or contributing to regulatory filings

Working independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation, and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment

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  • ID: #46115121
  • State: North Carolina Morrisville 27560 Morrisville USA
  • City: Morrisville
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-09-30
  • Deadline: 2022-11-27
  • Category: Et cetera