Senior/ Scientist, Analytical Development

**OBJECTIVES**:

- Conduct molecular biology experimental procedures to establish, optimise and qualify analytical methods for in-process control samples and for product release.
- To work within a multi-disciplinary and international team of employees and external consultants and contractors for the establishment and technology transfer of analytical methods.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct experimental procedures to establish, optimise and qualify analytical methods for in-process control samples, for product release, and for characterization of the drug product.
- Responsible for participating in new product technology transfer, and assay qualification and validation activities.
- Preparation of high-quality technical memorandum, protocols, reports, summaries, and quantitative analysis, for the distribution and/or presentation to project teams, and for regulatory agency submissions.
- Support Department Head in project development strategies and planning and execution of deliverables.
- Interface with contract manufacturing, regulatory and testing organizations (CMOs, CROS and CTOs) to achieve projects deliverables within the specified timeline.
- Analysis of experimental data using statistical approaches.
- Develop new analytical related methods or improve existing methods by leveraging from journal articles and/or from knowledge of other scientists.
- Partner with other groups in a matrix approach to ensure Analytical Development activities are fully supported and aligned with other functional groups such as Process Development, Formulation Development, Project Management, Drug Product Development and Quality Assurance to advance the programme.
- Reviews, interprets, and communicates data internally (e.g., to supervisor, project teams) and prepares technical reports and regulatory documents (IMPDs, IND).
- Provide expertise to support function scientists, third parties, and other functions, to achieve the project goals and priorities.
- Proposes and implements resolutions to technical problems/issues.
- Write and maintain accurate, complete, and timely data in laboratory notebooks and experimental records.
- Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses of experimental procedures, data, and conclusions.
- Supports local initiatives as directly by supervisor and participates in departmental or cross-departmental initiatives as appropriate.
- 16. To achieve deliverables in a timely fashion.
- To support and participate in daily laboratory operations, maintenance and all other duties as required.
- Local and/or overseas training attachments may be expected.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS**:

- Possesses a PhD degree with 4 years of experience or Masters in Life Sciences with 8 years of experience. Experience in an industrial setting is a distinctive advantage.
- A working and practical knowledge of modern analytical techniques and equipment as related to biopharmaceutical assay development (such as methods for measuring virus titre, cell biology and aseptic technique, protein and nucleic acids analysis) is essential. This includes, but it is not limited to, RT-PCR, qPCR, ddPCR and sequencing.
- Experience in a GMP quality control environment preferred and with experience in analytical and QC testing of biologics.
- Previous experience with statistics and assay variability analysis, as applied in an industrial biopharmaceutical environment will be a distinct advantage.
- A team player with initiative, drive, and good communication skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $5,500.00 - $7,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus