Independently develop and implement analytical methods to quantitate and characterize proprietary small molecules and oligonucleotides.
Understand project timelines and deliverables and plans/coordinate project work accordingly with departmental, functional, and external stakeholders.
Perform complex research lab assignments independently
Prepare and present technical information at team meetings.
Hands-on experience with various analytical methods such as GC, LC, LC-MS/MS, etc. to support analysis
Troubleshoot non-routine methods, instrumentation, or software issues and recommend systems, processes, or changes within project scope to meet objectives.
Use of and enablement of systems (Compound Management, software, LIMs) to increase knowledge base and implement improvements to innovate workflow and knowledge.
Work cross functionally to build internal capabilities.
Represents functional area on cross functional teams communicating Pharmaceutics Research activities and milestones
Participate in external interactions and collaborations to support method development, transfer, and analysis.
Serve as a technical resource for the Team and leverage expertise in laboratory technology as a functional resource/trainer.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Knowledge and Skills:
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Able to troubleshoot critical issues and instrumentation, and determine causes and possible solutions
Teamwork - Ability to work well in a highly cross functional team environment and across global line functions
Communication Skills -Able to express oneself clearly and concisely within team; document issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; adjust communication style as appropriate for the audience; timely and effectively communicate issues to supervisor; technical writing skills to support authorship of internal technical documents
Organization - Exercise good time management and prioritization skills
Knowledge Sharing - Ability to capture organizational knowledge; improve solutions, processes, and deliverables through use of information; improve information capital by contributing experience, theories, deliverables, and models for others to use
Resource Management -Ability to manage one’s time within individual, departmental, and corporate goals, and timelines; management of internal and external resources (vendors)
Technical - Proven track record of scientific contributions in the development of analytical methods. Biotech and pharma experience. Preference may be given to applicants with experience with oligonucleotides in addition to traditional synthetic molecules.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Required
PhD degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering, or related pharmaceutical science with 1+ years relevant experience, or
MS degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering, or related pharmaceutical science with 6+ years relevant experience, or
BS degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering, or related pharmaceutical science with 8+ years relevant experience
Demonstrated involvement in professional community evidenced by presentation of scientific posters or lectures at professional conferences or events