Research Scientist I, Analytical Development
Oct 8, 2024
Avecia: Milford, MA, Massachusetts, US
Regular Full Time
About this opportunity :
The Research Scientist I is responsible for meeting the analytical testing requirements to support research and development projects primarily focused on oligonucleotides.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute testing per method or protocol for development, qualification, verification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods.
- Analyze test samples, process data, and report results with minimal errors to support research and development primarily focused on oligonucleotides.
- Provide analytical support to Process Development and Manufacturing.
- Design and perform method development experiments.
- Perform GDP and technical peer review.
- Author technical documentation (e.g., methods, procedures).
- Provide technical leadership in analytical project meetings.
- Maintain laboratory compliance.
- Provide basic-level training in lab techniques and procedures.
- Plan, track, and execute tasks to deliver project results on time.
- Communicate with clients and elevate issues to project team leader.
- Contribute to department objectives for continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Contribute to a positive work atmosphere.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- BA/BS with 2+ yrs. of related experience or MS with 1+ yrs. of related experience.
- Analytical chemistry knowledge including theory and application of fundamental, chromatographic, and spectroscopic techniques for identification, purity, and assay of various analytes
- Operate and troubleshoot available instruments such as HPLC and MS
- Independently learn new instruments and techniques
- Apply undergraduate general, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry to creatively solve problems
- Intermediate Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Perform common algebraic and statistical calculations correctly
- Proficient in technical writing and presentations to internal sites
- Author and revise laboratory SOPs
- Competency to think strategically and conceptually to apply quality by design principles when designing experiments
- Knowledge and application of cGMPs and regulatory guidance documents