Scientist - Analytical

About the Role

Join our team as an Analytical Scientist and play a pivotal role in advancing life-changing therapies by supporting analytical method validation, transfer, development, and quality control activities. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytical technologies, collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams, and directly influence product quality and patient outcomes in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute complex analytical studies supporting method validation, method transfer, assay development, and quality control testing.
• Independently perform laboratory experiments, analyze results, and provide scientifically sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Support product transfers through in-process and final product analytical testing.
• Identify opportunities to enhance method performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead method validation and transfer activities from protocol development through execution and final report generation.
• Author validation protocols, reports, technical documentation, and supporting regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate closely with method development, manufacturing, quality, and technical teams to ensure successful technology transfers.
• Evaluate and implement new analytical techniques, instrumentation, and scientific approaches when appropriate.
• Review and interpret analytical data while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and data integrity standards.
• Utilize scientific software, chromatography data systems, and data visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and laboratory records meet regulatory and quality expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop analytical strategies and project timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory personnel.
• Support project prioritization and contribute to the successful completion of key organizational objectives.
• Drive improvements in analytical procedures, workflows, and laboratory documentation.
• Contribute to the expansion of analytical capabilities through innovative thinking and scientific problem-solving.
• Support a culture of operational excellence, quality, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience working within cGMP-regulated environments and a strong understanding of quality systems and data integrity principles.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • HPLC/UPLC systems (including Waters platforms)
  • Empower Chromatography Data Software
  • Capillary Electrophoresis (CE, PA 800, or similar systems)
  • Plate-based analytical or chemistry assays
• Demonstrated experience with method validation, method transfer, and technical report writing.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining scientific rigor and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in analytical method development and assay development.
• Familiarity with LIMS and laboratory data management systems.
• Experience using Maurice or other advanced capillary electrophoresis platforms.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing, biologics, vaccines, or monoclonal antibody programs.
• Experience with data visualization, predictive modeling, or computational analytical tools.
• Prior experience mentoring scientists or providing technical leadership on projects.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support critical testing activities and operational priorities. Alternative schedules may occasionally be available based on business needs.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position based in Sanford, NC. The role combines laboratory and office-based work in a collaborative scientific environment focused on vaccines and monoclonal antibody production. The position is within a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing organization that continues to evolve through ongoing facility and laboratory expansion.