Research Scientist II
Avecia: Milford, MA, Massachusetts, US
About this opportunity :
The Research Scientist II is responsible for meeting the analytical testing requirements to support research and development projects primarily focused on oligonucleotides.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and execute testing per method or protocol for development, qualification, verification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods.
• Analyze and review project data, correct errors, and report results to support research and development primarily focused on oligonucleotides.
• Provide analytical support to Process Development and Manufacturing and help develop process controls.
• Design, review, and perform method development experiments.
• Perform GDP and technical project team review.
• Author technical documentation (e.g., development and validation reports).
• Provide technical and project leadership in analytical project meetings.
• Improve laboratory compliance.
• Provide basic to intermediate-level training in lab techniques and procedures.
• Plan, track and execute team tasks to deliver project results on time.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Communicate with clients and elevate issues to laboratory management.
• Contribute to department objectives for continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Assist in mediating personnel conflicts within the team and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• BA/BS with 4+ yrs. of related experience, MS with 2+ yrs. of related experience, or PhD with 0+ yrs. of related experience.
• Analytical chemistry knowledge including theory and application of multiple fundamental analytical techniques for identification, purity, and assay of various analytes.
• Perform and improve any laboratory procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot KF, U/HPLC, and LC-MS instruments.
• 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 inter-department presentations.
• Author and edit laboratory SOPs.