Sr Quality Control Scientist

Role Summary

Senior Quality Control Scientist to join our Technical Resources Chemistry Group. You’ll mentor and supervise release, stability, in-process testing, and assay development to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance of QC chemistry processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading assay development, validation, optimization, and transfer processes using advanced methodologies such as HPLC, UPLC, UV spectroscopy, and other techniques.
• Reviewing and approving new test procedures and assays to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitating seamless assay transfers from R&D to business partners and organizing analytical assay transfers both internally and externally.
• Driving technical troubleshooting, problem investigation, and resolution for QC chemistry-related challenges.
• Reviewing technical reports, protocols, and documents for regulatory compliance and scientific integrity.
• Mentoring and training team members on systems, processes, and best practices to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in HPLC, UPLC, and UV spectroscopy.
• Preferred: PhD in a relevant field.
• Direct experience with AAV (adeno-associated virus) is highly desirable.

Skills

• Expertise with HPLC-based assays, including UPLC and UV spectroscopy.
• Strong communication—written and verbal—and ability to present complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Ability to mentor, train, and supervise scientific staff in analytical methods and QA practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (required).
• PhD in a relevant field (preferred).