Associate Scientist, Analytical Development and Support

Role Summary

Associate Scientist, Analytical Development and Support. Location: Redmond, WA. Just-Evotec is seeking a curious, problem-solving scientist to join our Analytical Development and Support team. You will drive impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional colleagues, and help advance analytical methods for biotherapeutics through H/UPLC and capillary-based separations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute H/UPLC and capillary-based separation methods for process development, cell line development, and release testing of biotherapeutics.
• Utilize chromatography data systems and informatics platforms to analyze and distribute analytical results.
• Work with team members on technology development to improve efficiency, speed, and capacity of analytical testing and analytical methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore new possibilities and solutions.
• Bring fresh perspectives to the analytical team that challenge the status quo.
• Regularly share findings, ideas, and solutions in team settings and presentations.
• Stay current with trends in characterization and analysis of large molecules using H/UPLC and capillary-based methods, and apply that knowledge to inspire and lead.
• Ensure curiosity-driven questions and exploration lead to measurable, impactful results.

Qualifications

• Required: BS in Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or related field with minimal relevant experience.
• Required: A curious problem-solver with a passion for learning and growing in a dynamic environment.
• Required: Experience in chromatography and/or analytical chemistry.
• Required: Excellent experimental design, method development, and analysis skills.
• Required: Experience with Microsoft Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Required: Experience with HPLC and/or UPLC chromatography systems.
• Required: Experience with a chromatography data system.
• Preferred: Familiarity with capillary electrophoresis and troubleshooting complex instrumentation.
• Preferred: Desire to work in a fast, collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Preferred: Natural collaborator who enjoys sharing ideas and learning from others.
• Preferred: Comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in environments that encourage curiosity and experimentation.
• Preferred: Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to share complex ideas clearly.

Skills

• Chromatography techniques (HPLC/UPLC) and capillary-based methods
• Chromatography data systems and informatics platforms
• Experiment design, method development, and data analysis
• Team collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel