Associate Scientist III, Analytical Development and Clinical Supply

at  Alexion PharmaceuticalsInc

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Analytical Development Scientist position is a technical position responsible for supporting Analytical and Process Development utilizing early and late phase capillary methods including electrophoresis and Isoelectric focusing in support of DS and DP process development. This position will also support other analytical testing pertaining to characterization and investigation efforts, as well as long term stability for Alexion’s biotherapeutic products. Participation in method qualifications and troubleshooting of methods may be required. In addition, this position is expected to interact regularly with scientific staff in other Research & Development groups as well as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Quality Control groups.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Perform routine testing, critical review of data, and maintain electronic laboratory notebook entries using good documentation practices
• Comprehensive analysis, trending, and assessment of experiment results to corresponding study design.
• Process Development, Stability and Characterization analytical support, optimization, and qualification in a range of analytical techniques including U/HPLC, capillary and plate based techniques.
• Take lead in molecule analytical responsibilities including tracking progress of testing, communicating pertinent details to team, and providing weekly updates on activities to manager.
• Support application of new innovative technologies to improve throughput and enhance capability of analytical control strategy
• Maintain knowledge of current scientific principles and theories. Train other lab personnel as assigned in areas of expertise and participate in cross-functional process development teams