The Role
Develops, optimizes, validates, and transfers analytical methods for small-molecule drug products and APIs in a GMP laboratory. Performs HPLC, dissolution, KF, and related testing; troubleshoots studies; generates data for CMC decisions; prepares regulatory-ready reports and protocols; identifies out-of-trend results; and collaborates with QC, QA, process development, project management, and clients. Provides analytical development subject-matter expertise, technical leadership, project updates, and process improvement recommendations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Serán is seeking a Scientist II who will support the development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods used to characterize small molecule drug products for early and late phase clinical R&D to support client GMP Clinical Release and Stability programs. The work performed in this role will help to shape analytical strategy, collaboration across functions, and deliver high‑quality data that enables the success of early/late phase clinical programs
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing such as UHPLC/HPLC, KF, Water Activity, Dissolution to support small molecules drug product development in GMP environment
- Develop and optimize methods for drug products and APIs across early phase and late phase clinical stages
- Execute method transfers to QC or partner labs, ensuring robustness and compliance.
- Plan, troubleshoot, and independently execute laboratory studies, generating high‑quality data for CMC decision‑making.
- Prepare and review technical reports, analytical methods, and protocols, contributing to regulatory‑ready documentation.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (QC, QA, Process Development, Project Management) and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in analytical development, providing technical leadership and supporting analytical strategy.
- Initiate, draft, and perform testing for discrepancy reports; as necessary.
- Maintain GMP training certification to be able to perform work in a GMP laboratory
- Provide regular updates to management on projects
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose solutions
- Identifies out of trend data.
- Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Proven analytical method development experience (preferably HPLC) with at least 1-2 years in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry lab
- Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
- Demonstrates intermediate expertise with analytical equipment (e.g. disso, KF, GC, LC, XRPD, or mDSC; preferred LC and GC)
- Conveys general understanding of USP, ICH, and EP guidance as they pertain to method validation/qualification/transfer and general chapters for relevant instrumentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a fast-pace work environment
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
- Accepts feedback and constructively manages conflict
- Proficient with Empower
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, with 4 years of hands-on lab experience preferred; or
- Master’s degree in chemistry or related field, with 2 years of hands-on lab experience preferred.
- Requires 1 year of GMP experience.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing or sitting while monitoring laboratory equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance.
Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field
- Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
- At least 1 year of GMP experience
- At least 1–2 years of analytical method development experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical laboratory
- Four years of hands-on laboratory experience with a bachelor’s degree
- Two years of hands-on laboratory experience with a master’s degree
- Analytical testing experience with UHPLC or HPLC
- Intermediate expertise with analytical equipment such as dissolution, KF, GC, LC, XRPD, or mDSC
- LC and GC experience
- General understanding of USP, ICH, and EP guidance for method validation, qualification, transfer, and relevant instrumentation chapters
- Proficiency with Empower
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and constructively manage feedback and conflict
- Maintain GMP training certification for laboratory work
- Consistent and predictable in-person attendance
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
- Authorization to work for a U.S. employer without visa sponsorship
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The Company
What We Do
Serán Bioscience is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides comprehensive pharmaceutical support for small and large molecule drug development. They offer services ranging from discovery to clinical manufacturing, including formulation design, spray drying, and analytical quality control, with a science-first approach aimed at helping clients advance medicines to the clinic efficiently.
