Senior Analyst, QC Chemistry

Job Title: Senior Analyst, QC Chemistry

Work Location: Mercer County, New Jersey

Summary:

Perform QC Chemistry laboratory activities with a primary focus on capillary electrophoresis techniques to support GMP manufacturing, testing, and release of material, intermediates and finished biological products (monoclonal antibodies) under FDA/EU regulations, applicable International Regulations, and internal processes and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine testing using capillary electrophoresis techniques (e.g., CE-SDS, CZE, icIEF) in the QC Chemistry laboratory to ensure timely and compliant generation and reporting of in-process, release, and stability test results in support of manufacturing operations.
• Review, interpret, and report analytical data in accordance with GMP regulations and internal procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for analytical methods and instrumentation related to CE.
• Conduct laboratory investigations, including OOS, Out of Trend, deviations, and invalid assays.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Participate in transfer and method validation activities, including protocol preparation, protocol execution, and report preparation.
• Support routine operations, including but not limited to instrument qualification and maintenance, SOP generation and revision, test record keeping, etc.
• Maintain equipment in a qualified and calibrated state, coordinating with metrology or vendors as needed.
• Manage inventory of reagents and supplies for the laboratory.
• Participate in internal and external GMP audits, as needed.
• Train other junior level analysts and new hires on CE instrumentation, GMP practices, and data analysis.
• Serving as subject matter expert in one or more areas of required testing.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or above in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of working experience in an FDA-regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• CE experience is an absolute must have.
• Familiar with Waters Empower Chromatography Data System.
• Familiar with instrument and equipment validation.
• Working knowledge with USP/EP and cGMP/EU GMP regulations.
• Working knowledge and experience with chemistry analytical methods such as HPLC, GC, TOC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CGE-Reduced, CGE-Non-Reduced, and Capillary Zone Electrophoresis), etc.
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Hands-on approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to prioritize, demonstrating good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Strong PC literacy required; MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be willing to travel approximately 10%.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.