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Senior Scientist

Newark, CA 94560

Posted: 05/30/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 606761 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to contribute to our growing Analytical Development team. The Senior Scientist will participate in a team responsible for all aspects of method development, qualification, and execution for the characterization of complex biologics. This position requires hands-on laboratory experience working with analytical techniques for testing of drug substance and drug product to provide phase appropriate analytical development in support of clinical programs to commercial registration and post approval improvements for projects.

This is an on-site, technical laboratory-based position that involves development, qualification, and execution of analytical methods for testing of biologics. The ideal candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Process Development, R&D, Formulation Development, QC, and other technical groups by providing analytical testing support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute technical analytical methodologies to support development and validation of test methods.
• Author and review analytical methods, protocols, reports, and other technical documents, including instrument qualification and change control.
• Operation, maintenance, and installation of sophisticated analytical instrumentation and associated computer control systems.
• Be part of a team that establishes, maintains, and improves technical operations and project outcomes in the Analytical Development area.
• Provide support for laboratory operations – inventory tracking, reagent preparation, sample management, and documentation review.
• Execute analytical and biological methods ensuring compliance with applicable ICH guidelines and global regulations.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, GCPs and GDPs where required.

Skills:    

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience performing basic analytical assay techniques: absorbance assays, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, CE-SDS, ELISA, western blot, cell-based potency assay.
• Extensive experience in common characterization techniques such as AUC, LC/MS, MFI, DLS, and CD.
• Extensive experience developing/authoring protocols, methods, and SOPs.
• Be able to communicate technically and strategically across technical and operational activities and work collaboratively to ensure successful execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics; R, Python, or other statistical tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and driven individual with an interest in experimental design and development.
• GxP knowledge. 


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED:

• Neuromodulator or other toxin experience
• Experience creating and maintaining cell banks
• Familiarity with metrology process and instrument (LC, MS, CE) troubleshooting. 


Education:    

• Ph.D. degree in biological sciences or related field with 5+ years of progressive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. (Candidates with M.S. with extensive experience may be considered.)





 

Pay Rate Range: $50-65/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.