CareerPlan

Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical Research and Development, CMC Biologics Development

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead phase-appropriate analytical development strategies for biologics characterization including ADC, PDC, AOC, fusion proteins, and multi-specific antibodies.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (Biologics Analytical R&D)

Builds

Biotherapeutics extended characterization methods for in-process analytics, batch release/stability, RS qualification, and comparability studies.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

Mass spectrometry-based characterization (intact/subunit analysis, peptide mapping, disulfide bond mapping), Separation-based analytical techniques (SEC, HIC, HILIC, RPLC, IEX, CE, icIEF), Risk-based analytical development, Method validation, CQAs assessment, Reference standard qualification, Comparability study

Preferred skills

Biophysical assays, Binding and functional assays, Lab automation

Technologies

MS software platforms

Responsibilities

Design and execute buildout of biotherapeutics extended characterization methods; Author, review lab notebooks, analytical reports, and regulatory filing sections; Present at leading scientific conferences; Mentor/supervise a team of one or more

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership