Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

Role: Senior Scientist in Vaccine Discovery Analytical Research, focusing on vaccine characterization and quality control. Responsibilities: lead assay development using advanced analytical techniques (HPLC, UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopic methods), drive scientific contributions at program levels, and collaborate with product teams on process and formulation development. Provide technical guidance, evaluate new technologies, and innovate to influence industry trends. Requirements: PhD or Master's with 4+ years or Bachelor's with 6+ years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields; expertise in separations (HPLC, UPLC, CE), protein characterization (SPR, MALS, ITC), troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving. Preferred skills include vaccine research experience, assay robustness evaluation, scripting, automation, and biophysical methodologies. High-value: vaccine platforms (protein, subunit, live virus), development stages likely preclinical or clinical, analytical method development, and laboratory instrumentation. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is integral, with some travel (~10%). Location: West Point, PA, with a focus on GxP environment and regulatory compliance.