CareerPlan

Senior Scientist II R&D

Fargo, North Dakota, United StatesFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead a team in designing and developing analytical methods for DNA, mRNA, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) analytics to support genomic medicine therapies.

Role type

Senior Scientist II, Analytical Method Development (AMD)

Builds

New analytical services and technologies for mRNA, sgRNA, and LNPs

Domain

Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, CDMO

Required skills

Bio-analytical method development, chromatographic or electrophoretic separation methods, biophysical/chemical characterization of biologics, assay optimization, experimental design, data analysis, regulatory guideline mastery, SOP development, laboratory setup, equipment qualification

Preferred skills

Analytical method validation/qualification, analytical method comparability, Surface plasmon resonance, a4F-MALs characterization, auditor/regulator communication

Technologies

Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Surface plasmon resonance, a4F-MALs

Responsibilities

Lead team design and development of new services and technologies; Execute experiments for bio-physical and chemical data analysis; Establish new site processes including lab preparation and equipment qualification; Create detailed project reports and present findings to clients and management; Liaise between clients and analytical teams to facilitate knowledge transfer

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership