Scientist I-II, Analytical Development
Core
Develop, implement, and support analytical solutions for metabolic engineering and scale-up processes by evaluating metabolites from engineered yeast strains across microtiter to multi-L tank scales.
Role type
Senior Analytical Development Scientist (Team Lead)
Builds
Analytical methods and processes for quantifying small molecules in fermentation-derived matrices
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Biosynthesis / Analytical Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
UPLC-UV, LC-MS, GC-MS method development and optimization, sample preparation, data analysis, team management, technical reporting, SOP creation, instrumentation troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Agilent software, Agilent Bravo liquid handling automation, Agilent RapidFire
Technologies
UPLC-UV, LC-MS, GC-MS, Agilent software, Agilent Bravo, Agilent RapidFire
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize analytical methods for small molecule quantification; Collaborate with biology and fermentation teams to define analytical needs and feasibility; Manage, coach, and mentor a small team of Analytical Chemists; Troubleshoot and resolve analytical method errors; Train junior staff on routine assays; Prioritize work to minimize sample backlog; Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation; Prepare technical reports and SOPs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities