What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Development Chemist position at Actalent?
Description:
Develop quantitative assays for critical quality attributes by high-resolution mass spectrometry.
• Develops, qualifies, and transfers a range of analytical assays to support early- and late-stage projects.
• Independently works on assay method development, participates in method qualifications/transfers, performs analytical testing of RNA vaccines and therapeutics in a variety of matrices.
• Mentors, trains, and coordinates laboratory activities of junior team members in reference to assigned projects and assists in troubleshooting instruments and analytical problems.
• Reviews technical data for completeness and correctness. Performs self-review and peer review of the data ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs.
• Delivers timely and impactful data to help build process and product knowledge to meet project milestones and associated regulatory requirements this includes the design of protocols, execution of experiments, and reporting and documenting data in technical reports.
• Communicates data and technical issues to internal stakeholders and responds to partner needs and questions. • Author, review and approve documents including SOPs and method development reports.
• Processes data with appropriate statistical analysis and delivers experimental reports and data summaries to multidisciplinary teams.
• Stays up to date with scientific and technical development literature within the fields of analytical chemistry and bioanalytical chemistry.
• Contributes to creation and writing of standardized protocols.
Skills:
Hplc, Analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, method development, oligonucleotilde, proteomics, Small molecules, large molecules, RNAi, plant work, Wet chemistry, Mass spectroscopy, separation science, RNA, plant science, analytical development, LC quantification assay, sample extraction methods, Quality control
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience, preferably in an analytical chemistry group at an industrial biotechnology company relevant graduate research will also be considered
- Strong experience in chemistry, with knowledge of nucleic acid chemistry, biochemistry, and microbial metabolism a plus
- Method development experience, with a proven track record of successfully developing sample extraction methods and robust, specific LC quantification assays is required
- Experience with nucleotide and oligonucleotide research is required
- Familiarity with diverse analytical techniques for metabolite detection/quantification
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
- Experience documenting experimental results and instrument performance in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases
- Must be highly motivated with high quality standards for one’s own work, strong communication skills, and an absolute commitment to team success
- Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry is required
- Ph.D. or M.S. in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
