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We are searching for the best talent for a Scientist in the Process Analytical Sciences team located in Malvern, PA.
The Associate Scientist, Process Analytical Sciences (PAS), is part of the Analytical Development (AD) Proteins organization and is responsible for accelerating large-molecule development by delivering phase-appropriate analytical testing at scale—combining high-throughput methods, automation, and streamlined data workflows to meet program timelines.
You will be responsible for:- Conduct execution of protein-based analytical assays for biologics drug development to quantify size variants, excipient content, charge variants, bioactivity, etc.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation issues; perform root-cause investigations with SMEs/vendors and implement corrective actions.
- Thrive in a team setting in a dynamic environment, contribute technical expertise to multiple large molecule programs, be proficient with documentation, and review of analytical data
- Train and mentor end-users to run and maintain laboratory equipment; publish results and standard processes to build shared capability.
- Being technical lead and execute method development and routine testing/reviewing as per the procedures and methods in place within Non-GMP and GMP environments
Education:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or related scientific/technical field with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience.Experience and Skills:Required:
- Experience working in cross-functional environments, effectively collaborating with analytical scientists, engineers, digital/data teams, and external vendors.
- Strong background in multiple protein-based technologies (e.g. cIEF, CE-SDS, ELISA, cell-based assays, HPLC/UPLC, etc.)
- Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others, create standard work, and build sustainable technical capability within a team environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and deliver against timelines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., GMP/GxP) and supporting documentation, validation, and data integrity requirements.
- Familiarity with lab automation and automation workflow (i.e. TECAN, Hamilton, etc.)
- Familiar with data acquisition software and processing (e.g. Empower, Chemstation, etc.)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, or related scientific/technical field with 0-3 years relevant industry experience
- Experience working in cross-functional environments and collaborating with scientists, engineers, digital/data teams, and external vendors
- Strong background in protein-based analytical technologies (cIEF, CE-SDS, ELISA, cell-based assays, HPLC/UPLC)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to train and mentor others, create standard work, and build sustainable technical capability
- Familiarity with regulated environments (GMP/GxP), documentation, validation, and data integrity
- Familiarity with lab automation platforms and workflows (e.g., TECAN, Hamilton)
- Familiarity with data acquisition and processing software (e.g., Empower, ChemStation)
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