Scientist II Analytical Development Services

Evotec

Toulouse, France

General Summary:

Just is seeking a motivated and creative Scientist, who desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics.

The new scientist will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team. As a key analytical development support group member, you will possess strong skills in H/UPLC and CE method development, qualification, and large molecule characterization. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for laboratory work. Experience with comparability studies, liquid handling robotics, biosimilar development, and authoring regulatory documents is a plus.

The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and works well independently and in teams.

Missions and responsibilities:

Development & Qualification of analytical methods (HPLC/CE related);
Lead characterization of early and late-stage biotherapeutics (mAbs) using different analytical techniques;
Lead similarity and comparability assessments;
Lead technology transfer to Just’s Quality Control Laboratory;
Technical document authoring & author documents to support regulatory filings;
Contribute to team development by mentoring junior scientists;
Regular analysis and in-process support to the process development team;
Work with team members to support process development teams with high-throughput analytical procedures;
Involves in developing and implementing molecule characterization strategies;
Utilize chromatography data systems and informatics platforms to analyze and distribute analytical results.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Experience in biosimilar characterization specialized in mAbs;
Experience developing analytical methods in a CMC or GMP-like industry setting;
Hands-on experience on H/UPLC (SEC, RP, HILIC, IEX), CE (CE-SDS, icIEF);
Desire to work in a fast, collaborative, team-oriented environment;
Strong analytical skills and experience in statistical analysis;
Strong oral and written English communication skills. French speaking would be an added value.

Experience and education:

PhD with 0-2 years relevant industry experience, MSc with 5+ years’ industry experience in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Bioengineering/Biotechnology or related field.