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We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to join our Vaccine Analytical Research and Development Separations and Biochemical Analytics team located in West Point, PA. In this role, an individual will work with a team of scientists to conduct state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including separations (such as HPLC, UPLC, AF4, electrophoresis, and CE), spectroscopic techniques (NMR, MS, UV-VIS, IR, MALS, and Fluorescence), and classical wet chemistry techniques. The individual should also have in-depth knowledge to facilitate vaccine development, such as protein and lipid structures and/or mRNA characterization tools.

The responsibilities of this role will be to lead assay development, drive scientific contributions at program levels, mentor scientist, and engage with product teams to characterize vaccines supporting process development, formulation development, vaccine investigations, method qualifications and transfers.

The incumbent must have strong analytical capabilities, communication skills, ability to lead other scientist, demonstrated scientific knowledge in peer review journals, and strong presentation skills. This incumbent should have knowledge in protein and small molecule chemistry, structural biology, and biochemistry with applications to biomolecules such as viruses, virus like particles, proteins, DNA/RNA. The candidate must be able to prioritize and work in collaborative manner in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. Additional responsibilities include providing technical guidance to other scientists, evaluating new technologies, drive innovations to influence trends in industry, and preparing technical documents to support regulatory submissions.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• PhD with 3+ years industry experience or a master's degree with 7+ years industry experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Structural Biology or a closely related field plus.

Required Experience and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of chemistry and separations (UPLC, HPLC, CE, and electrophoresis) demonstrated by publications

• Experience with small molecule protein characterization, analysis, development and designing control strategies for small molecule APIs or novel excipients.

• The ability to think strategically and innovatively to solve challenges.

• At least 3 years of experience with analytical method development, qualification and transfer.

• Mentoring and leading junior scientists

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to separation methodology.

• Proven track record of publications with strong verbal & written communication skills.

• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects.

• Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with the development of analytical techniques for the development of vaccine adjuvants or small molecule APIs.

• Experience working in a GMP regulated environment.

• Experience with method transfer.

• Experience with assay robustness evaluation, method validation or qualification.

• Familiar with ICH guideline of analytical procedure validation.

• Solid computer skills, experienced with automated laboratory instrumentation, and independent analytical problem-solving capabilities.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Requisition ID: R287535