Scientist for analytical development - 1 year temp.

at  AGC Biologics

AGC Biologics is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, with a deep commitment to improving life quality by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. Because of our dedication to building and empowering our internal teams, AGC Biologics is an innovative leader in the industry with an extensive network of cGMP facilities in the US, Europe and Asia. As such, we deliver a deep expertise, dynamic solutions and technologies, as well as customized services for the scale-up and cGMP manufacturing of protein-based therapeutics. We forge exceptionally strong partnerships with our clients, and we never lose sight of our pledge to deliver a reliable and compliant drug substance supply, Right, On time. For more information, visit www.agcbio.com.

AGC IS LOOKING FOR A SCIENTIST WITH EXPERTISE WITH ICIEF, CE AND HPLC FOR METHOD DEVELOPMENT TEAM

We are seeking a scientist with a strong scientific profile within especially capillary electrophoresis and HPLC techniques for a 12 month temporary position in the HPLC assay implementation team in the Analytical Development (AD) Department at AGC Biologics A/S (AGC). AGC is a Contract Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Denmark, Germany, Japan and USA and with customers all over the world.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, or related scientific/technical background with expertise in Chromatographic methods especially icIEF and CE methods but also regular UPLC methods like SEC, RPC, HIC, IEX etc. In addition to that you have:

• Strong experience with HPLC, icIEF and/or CE will be required
• Several years of experience in analytics for biologics preferably from industry
• Strong expertise within development of analytical procedures.
• Strong cross-functional expertise and understanding of how analytical methods best capture/monitor potential impacts to the quality and functional activity of proteins during the production process.
• An understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

As a scientist, you will be responsible for multiple methods in many analytical development projects and act as AD project coordinator. You will participate in multi-disciplinary project teams including Upstream, Downstream, Process Transfer, QC, QA and Manufacturing scientists working in close collaboration with the clients’ scientific teams.
You will get the opportunity to work with a broad range of personalities as well as diverse products in different clinical stages and to use your skills in a very cross functional setting and interactive environment.