Job DescriptionScientist, Biologics Analytical Research & DevelopmentThe Biologics Analytical Research & Development department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Scientist position available at its Rahway, New Jersey research facility. The Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of biology, chemistry, and lab informatics disciplines to enable development of Biologics drug substances and drug products. The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. The qualified candidate will be responsible for development, qualification, implementation, troubleshooting and transfer of analytical methods for monoclonal proteins or other complex therapeutic proteins. Applicants must have effective organizational, multi-tasking, oral/written communications skills, show scientific leadership, and a desire to conduct research and publish. Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting is also preferred.
QualificationsEducation:- BA/BS in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or M.S. with a minimum of 0+ year relevant experience.
Required Experience and Skills: - Prior experience in a laboratory environment
- Ability to develop and apply basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory
- Execute routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical methods.
- Understanding of the fundamentals in separations science
- Experience with UPLC/HPLC analysis of biologics (e.g., SEC, RP, IEX) and CE techniques or molecular biology (PCR, DNA extraction) and immunoassay (ELISA, gel electrophoresis) techniques
- Ability to work within overall project timelines to manage prioritization and execution of individual deliverables with appropriate supervision.
- Demonstrated experience working within collaborative team environments.
- Experience in authoring and reviewing internal technical reports, sections of regulatory filings (e.g., IND, BLA) and external scientific publications.
Preferred Experience and Skills:- Past experience working as part of a project team
- Strong knowledge of protein structure and degradation pathways
- Experience in analysis of various Biologic modalities (e.g., mAb, antibody-drug conjugate, fusion protein)
- Background in Analytical Methodologies and sound scientific understanding of Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles
- Prior experience with Microsoft Office and other research applications (e.g., RLIMS, ELN, Empower)
- Experience in data analytics, programming, or laboratory automation.
Required Skills: Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Biochemistry, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Chromatography, ELISA Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Immunoassays, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Technical Writing, Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
Preferred Skills: Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Biologics
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation:Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:No
Travel Requirements:10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:Not Applicable
Shift:1st - Day
Valid Driving License:No
Hazardous Material(s):biologics
Job Posting End Date:06/26/2026
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