Job description

Crystal Pharmatech is a fully integrated CRO company advancing human therapies by providing exemplary services to biotherapeutic industry. We place enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its CRO services to biotherapeutic industry. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues. We share a passion for advancing therapeutics to cure devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology CRO service provider.

Job Description

Crystal Pharmatech is seeking applicants for Associate scientist/Research Scientist position in the Biologics division based at its Cranbury, NJ site. The individual will report directly to a Senior Research Scientist and handle several areas of Biologics Analytical R&D. This includes physicochemical, biophysical, and biological characterization of drug substance and drug product. This position will contribute to the Biologics Analytical Services team through the performance and development of LC/MS-based methods for biologics. The individual will work with internal and external collaborators to ensure the highest quality of data.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

· BS with 3+ years or MS with 1+ years of work experience in analytical method development and structural characterization of biologics.

· At least 1 year of demonstrated hands-on experience with LC/MS.

· Organization and attention to detail with an ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Fundamental general chemistry and physical organic chemistry knowledge.

· Familiarity with various chromatography methods such as RP, HILIC, IEX, SEC, etc. is desirable.

• Familiarity with assay qualification/validation ICH, FDA, EMA guidelines is a plus.
• Experience in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, etc.
• Strong oral & written communication skills required.
• Display excellent lab skills with the ability to quickly learn instrumentation.
• Display a high level of innovation and practical ingenuity.
• Always diligent in scientific rigor displaying a high level of integrity.
• Can work as part of a team and/or individually with minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Perform LC-MS characterization analysis including intact and subunit analysis, peptide mapping, glycan analysis, disulfide bond mapping, free thiol identification, sequence variants’ characterization, and post-translational modifications’ identification and Quantitation of monoclonal antibodies, proteins, peptides, and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs).

· Assists project management with method troubleshooting through data interpretation, experimental design, and data collection.

· Occasionally perform analysis of small biomolecules and vaccines.

· Perform laboratory maintenance including routine maintenance of LC-MS systems, analytical instruments, ordering and stocking of laboratory supplies, sample management, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

· Works with the Study Director and project teams on project-related communication

· Be accountable for all experimental and project-related needs assigned.

· Instrument use and theoretical training will be provided during the 3-month probation period.

Benefits:

· PTO and Paid Sick Leave

· Annual Bonus

· 401(K) Retirement Plan

· Health Insurance

· Wellness Program

The employer can sponsor work visa and green card for qualified employees in compliance with the company's Visa Sponsorship Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cranbury, NJ 08512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Biological analytical method development: 2 years (Required)
• Biological structural characterization: 2 years (Required)
• LC/MS hands-on: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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