Scientist
Viatris
Full-time
Remote friendly (Morgantown, WV)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Scientist in Viatris’ world-class Research and Development Center, focusing on developing and validating analytical methods for therapeutic proteins, peptides, and oligonucleotides, and performing analytical testing using biophysical techniques.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate analytical methods for therapeutic proteins, peptides, and oligonucleotides drug substances and drug products.
- Perform analytical testing using various biophysical analytical techniques. Experience in Light scattering, Liquid Chromatography, Gel / Capillary Electrophoresis and Mass spectrometry is preferable.
- Apply sound scientific principles to perform laboratory research.
Qualifications
- Required: A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 5+ years, or a Doctorate with 0-3 years is preferred; combination of experience and education considered.
- Must possess knowledge of basic laboratory analytical techniques and instrumentation used in characterization of complex pharmaceutical products (e.g., HPLC, mass spectrometry, bioassays, cell culture, structural characterization techniques, electrophoresis).
- Excellent communication (oral and written), analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and drive multiple projects.
- Ability to write comprehensive technical reports and communicate complex concepts across functions.
- Proficiency in English (speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing).
- Preferred: General understanding of current regulatory policies applicable to pharmaceutical industry practice and FDA regulations and guidances.
Skills
- Analytical method development
- Biophysical analysis
- HPLC, mass spectrometry, electrophoresis
- Technical writing and communication
- Project management and multi-tasking
Education
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or related discipline; advanced degrees as noted in qualifications.
Additional Requirements
- None beyond the above; no travel or physical requirements specified as essential.