Scientist, Process Sciences - Analytical Development
Direct Biologics · Poway, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteScienceFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description about company, but not a specific "About the role" heading. We can include a section for "About the role" maybe using the initial paragraph? The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections have content.
We have:
- About the role: Could be the initial description of company and position summary? The posting includes "Position Summary:" under Primary Roles and Responsibilities. That could serve as About the role. We'll create an
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections have content.
We have:
- About the role: Could be the initial description of company and position summary? The posting includes "Position Summary:" under Primary Roles and Responsibilities. That could serve as About the role. We'll create an About the role
with paragraphs summarizing the role (position summary). Must preserve all substantive info, not invent.
- Responsibilities: We have "Key Responsibilities:" with bullet points. We'll put under Responsibilities
with - each bullet.
- Requirements: There's a "Requirements" heading with bullet list of skills. We'll put under
Requirements
with - .
- Qualifications: There's a "Qualifications:" section with bullet list. We'll put under
Qualifications
with - .
- Skills: The posting includes "Some required skills for the Scientist position: Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:" then list. That's essentially same as Requirements? Actually Requirements list includes those skills. Might be duplicate. We could treat that as Skills section, but we already have Requirements covering them. To avoid duplication, we could combine? The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could merge Skills into Requirements or Qualifications. But we already have Requirements list of skills. The "Some required skills..." is essentially same as Requirements. We could treat that as the Requirements section. So we may not need separate Skills section.
- Benefits: There's a Benefits section with list. We'll put under
Benefits
with - .
- Pay: Not present, so omit.
- Schedule: Not present, omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present.
We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we include all details from the posting.
Let's extract content.
Company description paragraph: "Direct Biologics is a science-based market leading innovator and certified cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products driven by science and innovation. Our company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge clinical and scientific solutions through meticulous research efforts. Direct Biologics prioritizes patient safety above all else. All regulated processes adhere to cGxP standards, guaranteeing the utmost safety and quality at every phase of product development. Direct Biologics delivers high-quality products for healthcare providers and patients alike. Our commitment to excellence is upheld through our quality systems, ensuring the consistent provision of safe products. Direct Biologics was established with the goal of advancing the frontier of cutting-edge human cell and tissue technologies. Our company has amassed substantial intellectual property focused on stem cell secretomes and their applications."
That's about company, not role. Could be part of About the role? Might be better to put under About the role? Actually About the role could include company overview and position summary. We'll include that as prose under About the role.
Then Position Summary: "The Analytical Scientist develops, validates, transfers, and supports analytical methods for the characterization, release, stability, and process development of biopharmaceutical products. The primary technical focus is on molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, including, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), EV and particle characterization, and assays for biomolecular activity and function. The role provides scientific and technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle and collaborates closely with R&D, Process Sciences, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory/CMC, and external laboratories."
We'll include that as part of About the role maybe after company description.
Now Responsibilities: list bullet points under Key Responsibilities:
- Analytical Development and Characterization
- Develop, optimize, qualify/validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for biologics, with a focus on molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and assays of biomolecular activity and function.
- Design, optimize and execute analytical method development, validation, bridging, comparability, and transfer studies using appropriate molecular biology and biochemical technologies
- Establish method parameters, system suitability criteria, acceptance criteria, and assay controls
- Evaluate method performance and investigate sources of analytical variability
- Design and execute forced degradation studies to understand degradation pathways and support stability-indicating methods
- Support characterization of biological drug substances, drug products, intermediates, and process-related samples
- Evaluate analytical data to support product/process understanding, CQAs, and release and stability specifications
- GMP and Manufacturing Support
- Support analytical readiness, release, and stability testing for GMP manufacturing
- Lead or participate in GMP investigations, including OOS/OOT and unexpected analytical results, root-cause analysis, and product-impact assessments
- Provide technical support for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other quality-system activities
- Ensure analytical activities comply with applicable GMP and data-integrity requirements
- Method Transfer and External Laboratories
- Lead or support method transfers to QC and external laboratories
- Provide technical oversight of CROs, CMOs/CDMOs, and contract testing laboratories
- Review protocols, methods, data, validation reports, technical reports and troubleshoot method-performance issues
- Documentation, Regulatory, and Collaboration
- Author and review analytical methods, protocols, reports, specifications, SOPs, and technical assessments
- Support CMC/regulatory submissions and health authority responses by providing accurate and scientifically justified analytical content consistent with applicable FDA, ICH, USP, and other relevant requirements
- Serve as a key analytical partner to R&D, Process Sciences, and QC, facilitating transfer of product knowledge and analytical methods from research through development and into GMP testing
- Partner with R&D on assay development, characterization, and forced degradation studies and with QC on method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, investigations, and GMP readiness
- Provide analytical subject-matter expertise and technical content to support CMC regulatory submissions, including analytical procedures, method validation, specifications, batch analysis, stability, and justification of specifications, as applicable.
- Provide analytical assessments and supporting documentation for regulatory responses, information requests, and health authority interactions, as needed.
- Assess analytical method, specification, and testing changes for potential impact to established regulatory commitments and provide technical input to Regulatory/CMC and Quality through the change-control process
We need to flatten into
- items. Could keep sub-bullets as separate
- but maintain hierarchy? Probably just list each bullet as
- . We'll keep each line as
- . Might be long but okay.
Requirements: list:
- Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:
- PCR/qPCR/ddPCR
- ELISA and other ligand-binding assays
- Assays for biomolecular activity and function
- Biophysical particle characterization
- Cell-based and functional assays
- Spectrophotometric and fluorescence-based methods
- HPLC/UPLC and other chromatographic techniques
- Next Generation Sequence (NGS)
- Compendial testing, including pH, osmolality, appearance, endotoxin, bioburden, and sterility
- Statistical analysis and analytical software
We'll output each as
- .
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with 2-5 years of industry experience; or M.S./B.S. with 5-8 years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
- Experience in analytical development, validation, transfer, and characterization of biologics
- Experience translating research-stage assays into methods suitable for product development and GMP use
- Knowledge of forced degradation and stability-indicating method principles
- Working knowledge of GMP analytical testing, pharmaceutical quality systems, and applicable ICH, FDA, and USP requirements
- Experience with GMP investigations, OOS/OOT, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs is desirable
- Experience working with external laboratories, CROs, or CMOs/CDMOs is preferred
- Strong scientific problem-solving, data interpretation, technical writing, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency in driving tasks and projects to completion
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Company 401k match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
- Holidays
- Stock Option
Now produce HTML.
We'll wrap sections in
and then
for prose,
- for lists.
About the role: include company description paragraph(s) and position summary as
maybe two paragraphs.
Let's craft:
About the role
Direct Biologics is a science-based market leading innovator and certified cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products driven by science and innovation. Our company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge clinical and scientific solutions through meticulous research efforts. Direct Biologics prioritizes patient safety above all else. All regulated processes adhere to cGxP standards, guaranteeing the utmost safety and quality at every phase of product development. Direct Biologics delivers high-quality products for healthcare providers and patients alike. Our commitment to excellence is upheld through our quality systems, ensuring the consistent provision of safe products. Direct Biologics was established with the goal of advancing the frontier of cutting-edge human cell and tissue technologies. Our company has amassed substantial intellectual property focused on stem cell secretomes and their applications.
The Analytical Scientist develops, validates, transfers, and supports analytical methods for the characterization, release, stability, and process development of biopharmaceutical products. The primary technical focus is on molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, including, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), EV and particle characterization, and assays for biomolecular activity and function. The role provides scientific and technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle and collaborates closely with R&D, Process Sciences, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory/CMC, and external laboratories.
Then Responsibilities Responsibilities
with each responsibility as - . We'll need to break long sentences but keep as is.
We'll produce list items exactly as bullet points.
Let's list them:
- Develop, optimize, qualify/validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for biologics, with a focus on molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and assays of biomolecular activity and function.
- Design, optimize and execute analytical method development, validation, bridging, comparability, and transfer studies using appropriate molecular biology and biochemical technologies
- Establish method parameters, system suitability criteria, acceptance criteria, and assay controls
- Evaluate method performance and investigate sources of analytical variability
- Design and execute forced degradation studies to understand degradation pathways and support stability-indicating methods
- Support characterization of biological drug substances, drug products, intermediates, and process-related samples
- Evaluate analytical data to support product/process understanding, CQAs, and release and stability specifications
- Support analytical readiness, release, and stability testing for GMP manufacturing
- Lead or participate in GMP investigations, including OOS/OOT and unexpected analytical results, root-cause analysis, and product-impact assessments
- Provide technical support for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other quality-system activities
- Ensure analytical activities comply with applicable GMP and data-integrity requirements
- Lead or support method transfers to QC and external laboratories
- Provide technical oversight of CROs, CMOs/CDMOs, and contract testing laboratories
- Review protocols, methods, data, validation reports, technical reports and troubleshoot method-performance issues
Requirements
with- .
- Qualifications: There's a "Qualifications:" section with bullet list. We'll put under
Qualifications
with- .
- Skills: The posting includes "Some required skills for the Scientist position: Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:" then list. That's essentially same as Requirements? Actually Requirements list includes those skills. Might be duplicate. We could treat that as Skills section, but we already have Requirements covering them. To avoid duplication, we could combine? The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could merge Skills into Requirements or Qualifications. But we already have Requirements list of skills. The "Some required skills..." is essentially same as Requirements. We could treat that as the Requirements section. So we may not need separate Skills section.
- Benefits: There's a Benefits section with list. We'll put under
Benefits
with- .
- Pay: Not present, so omit.
- Schedule: Not present, omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present.
We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we include all details from the posting.
Let's extract content.
Company description paragraph: "Direct Biologics is a science-based market leading innovator and certified cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products driven by science and innovation. Our company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge clinical and scientific solutions through meticulous research efforts. Direct Biologics prioritizes patient safety above all else. All regulated processes adhere to cGxP standards, guaranteeing the utmost safety and quality at every phase of product development. Direct Biologics delivers high-quality products for healthcare providers and patients alike. Our commitment to excellence is upheld through our quality systems, ensuring the consistent provision of safe products. Direct Biologics was established with the goal of advancing the frontier of cutting-edge human cell and tissue technologies. Our company has amassed substantial intellectual property focused on stem cell secretomes and their applications."
That's about company, not role. Could be part of About the role? Might be better to put under About the role? Actually About the role could include company overview and position summary. We'll include that as prose under About the role.
Then Position Summary: "The Analytical Scientist develops, validates, transfers, and supports analytical methods for the characterization, release, stability, and process development of biopharmaceutical products. The primary technical focus is on molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, including, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), EV and particle characterization, and assays for biomolecular activity and function. The role provides scientific and technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle and collaborates closely with R&D, Process Sciences, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory/CMC, and external laboratories."
We'll include that as part of About the role maybe after company description.
Now Responsibilities: list bullet points under Key Responsibilities:
- Analytical Development and Characterization
- Develop, optimize, qualify/validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for biologics, with a focus on molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and assays of biomolecular activity and function.
- Design, optimize and execute analytical method development, validation, bridging, comparability, and transfer studies using appropriate molecular biology and biochemical technologies
- Establish method parameters, system suitability criteria, acceptance criteria, and assay controls
- Evaluate method performance and investigate sources of analytical variability
- Design and execute forced degradation studies to understand degradation pathways and support stability-indicating methods
- Support characterization of biological drug substances, drug products, intermediates, and process-related samples
- Evaluate analytical data to support product/process understanding, CQAs, and release and stability specifications
- GMP and Manufacturing Support
- Support analytical readiness, release, and stability testing for GMP manufacturing
- Lead or participate in GMP investigations, including OOS/OOT and unexpected analytical results, root-cause analysis, and product-impact assessments
- Provide technical support for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other quality-system activities
- Ensure analytical activities comply with applicable GMP and data-integrity requirements
- Method Transfer and External Laboratories
- Lead or support method transfers to QC and external laboratories
- Provide technical oversight of CROs, CMOs/CDMOs, and contract testing laboratories
- Review protocols, methods, data, validation reports, technical reports and troubleshoot method-performance issues
- Documentation, Regulatory, and Collaboration
- Author and review analytical methods, protocols, reports, specifications, SOPs, and technical assessments
- Support CMC/regulatory submissions and health authority responses by providing accurate and scientifically justified analytical content consistent with applicable FDA, ICH, USP, and other relevant requirements
- Serve as a key analytical partner to R&D, Process Sciences, and QC, facilitating transfer of product knowledge and analytical methods from research through development and into GMP testing
- Partner with R&D on assay development, characterization, and forced degradation studies and with QC on method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, investigations, and GMP readiness
- Provide analytical subject-matter expertise and technical content to support CMC regulatory submissions, including analytical procedures, method validation, specifications, batch analysis, stability, and justification of specifications, as applicable.
- Provide analytical assessments and supporting documentation for regulatory responses, information requests, and health authority interactions, as needed.
- Assess analytical method, specification, and testing changes for potential impact to established regulatory commitments and provide technical input to Regulatory/CMC and Quality through the change-control process
We need to flatten into
- items. Could keep sub-bullets as separate
- but maintain hierarchy? Probably just list each bullet as
- . We'll keep each line as
- . Might be long but okay. Requirements: list: - Experience with one or more of the following is desirable: - PCR/qPCR/ddPCR - ELISA and other ligand-binding assays - Assays for biomolecular activity and function - Biophysical particle characterization - Cell-based and functional assays - Spectrophotometric and fluorescence-based methods - HPLC/UPLC and other chromatographic techniques - Next Generation Sequence (NGS) - Compendial testing, including pH, osmolality, appearance, endotoxin, bioburden, and sterility - Statistical analysis and analytical software We'll output each as
- .
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with 2-5 years of industry experience; or M.S./B.S. with 5-8 years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
- Experience in analytical development, validation, transfer, and characterization of biologics
- Experience translating research-stage assays into methods suitable for product development and GMP use
- Knowledge of forced degradation and stability-indicating method principles
- Working knowledge of GMP analytical testing, pharmaceutical quality systems, and applicable ICH, FDA, and USP requirements
- Experience with GMP investigations, OOS/OOT, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs is desirable
- Experience working with external laboratories, CROs, or CMOs/CDMOs is preferred
- Strong scientific problem-solving, data interpretation, technical writing, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency in driving tasks and projects to completion
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Company 401k match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
- Holidays
- Stock Option
Now produce HTML.
We'll wrap sections in
and then
for prose,
- for lists.
About the role: include company description paragraph(s) and position summary as
maybe two paragraphs. Let's craft:
About the role
Direct Biologics is a science-based market leading innovator and certified cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products driven by science and innovation. Our company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge clinical and scientific solutions through meticulous research efforts. Direct Biologics prioritizes patient safety above all else. All regulated processes adhere to cGxP standards, guaranteeing the utmost safety and quality at every phase of product development. Direct Biologics delivers high-quality products for healthcare providers and patients alike. Our commitment to excellence is upheld through our quality systems, ensuring the consistent provision of safe products. Direct Biologics was established with the goal of advancing the frontier of cutting-edge human cell and tissue technologies. Our company has amassed substantial intellectual property focused on stem cell secretomes and their applications.
The Analytical Scientist develops, validates, transfers, and supports analytical methods for the characterization, release, stability, and process development of biopharmaceutical products. The primary technical focus is on molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, including, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), EV and particle characterization, and assays for biomolecular activity and function. The role provides scientific and technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle and collaborates closely with R&D, Process Sciences, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory/CMC, and external laboratories.
Then ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
- with each responsibility as
- . We'll need to break long sentences but keep as is. We'll produce list items exactly as bullet points. Let's list them: - Develop, optimize, qualify/validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for biologics, with a focus on molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and assays of biomolecular activity and function. - Design, optimize and execute analytical method development, validation, bridging, comparability, and transfer studies using appropriate molecular biology and biochemical technologies - Establish method parameters, system suitability criteria, acceptance criteria, and assay controls - Evaluate method performance and investigate sources of analytical variability - Design and execute forced degradation studies to understand degradation pathways and support stability-indicating methods - Support characterization of biological drug substances, drug products, intermediates, and process-related samples - Evaluate analytical data to support product/process understanding, CQAs, and release and stability specifications - Support analytical readiness, release, and stability testing for GMP manufacturing - Lead or participate in GMP investigations, including OOS/OOT and unexpected analytical results, root-cause analysis, and product-impact assessments - Provide technical support for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other quality-system activities - Ensure analytical activities comply with applicable GMP and data-integrity requirements - Lead or support method transfers to QC and external laboratories - Provide technical oversight of CROs, CMOs/CDMOs, and contract testing laboratories - Review protocols, methods, data, validation reports, technical reports and troubleshoot method-performance issues
- for lists.
About the role: include company description paragraph(s) and position summary as
- .
- Pay: Not present, so omit.
- Schedule: Not present, omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present.
We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we include all details from the posting.
Let's extract content.
Company description paragraph: "Direct Biologics is a science-based market leading innovator and certified cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products driven by science and innovation. Our company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge clinical and scientific solutions through meticulous research efforts. Direct Biologics prioritizes patient safety above all else. All regulated processes adhere to cGxP standards, guaranteeing the utmost safety and quality at every phase of product development. Direct Biologics delivers high-quality products for healthcare providers and patients alike. Our commitment to excellence is upheld through our quality systems, ensuring the consistent provision of safe products. Direct Biologics was established with the goal of advancing the frontier of cutting-edge human cell and tissue technologies. Our company has amassed substantial intellectual property focused on stem cell secretomes and their applications."
That's about company, not role. Could be part of About the role? Might be better to put under About the role? Actually About the role could include company overview and position summary. We'll include that as prose under About the role.
Then Position Summary: "The Analytical Scientist develops, validates, transfers, and supports analytical methods for the characterization, release, stability, and process development of biopharmaceutical products. The primary technical focus is on molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, including, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), EV and particle characterization, and assays for biomolecular activity and function. The role provides scientific and technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle and collaborates closely with R&D, Process Sciences, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory/CMC, and external laboratories."
We'll include that as part of About the role maybe after company description.
Now Responsibilities: list bullet points under Key Responsibilities:
- Analytical Development and Characterization
- Develop, optimize, qualify/validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods for biologics, with a focus on molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, ELISA, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and assays of biomolecular activity and function.
- Design, optimize and execute analytical method development, validation, bridging, comparability, and transfer studies using appropriate molecular biology and biochemical technologies
- Establish method parameters, system suitability criteria, acceptance criteria, and assay controls
- Evaluate method performance and investigate sources of analytical variability
- Design and execute forced degradation studies to understand degradation pathways and support stability-indicating methods
- Support characterization of biological drug substances, drug products, intermediates, and process-related samples
- Evaluate analytical data to support product/process understanding, CQAs, and release and stability specifications
- GMP and Manufacturing Support
- Support analytical readiness, release, and stability testing for GMP manufacturing
- Lead or participate in GMP investigations, including OOS/OOT and unexpected analytical results, root-cause analysis, and product-impact assessments
- Provide technical support for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other quality-system activities
- Ensure analytical activities comply with applicable GMP and data-integrity requirements
- Method Transfer and External Laboratories
- Lead or support method transfers to QC and external laboratories
- Provide technical oversight of CROs, CMOs/CDMOs, and contract testing laboratories
- Review protocols, methods, data, validation reports, technical reports and troubleshoot method-performance issues
- Documentation, Regulatory, and Collaboration
- Author and review analytical methods, protocols, reports, specifications, SOPs, and technical assessments
- Support CMC/regulatory submissions and health authority responses by providing accurate and scientifically justified analytical content consistent with applicable FDA, ICH, USP, and other relevant requirements
- Serve as a key analytical partner to R&D, Process Sciences, and QC, facilitating transfer of product knowledge and analytical methods from research through development and into GMP testing
- Partner with R&D on assay development, characterization, and forced degradation studies and with QC on method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, investigations, and GMP readiness
- Provide analytical subject-matter expertise and technical content to support CMC regulatory submissions, including analytical procedures, method validation, specifications, batch analysis, stability, and justification of specifications, as applicable.
- Provide analytical assessments and supporting documentation for regulatory responses, information requests, and health authority interactions, as needed.
- Assess analytical method, specification, and testing changes for potential impact to established regulatory commitments and provide technical input to Regulatory/CMC and Quality through the change-control process
We need to flatten into
- .
- Skills: The posting includes "Some required skills for the Scientist position: Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:" then list. That's essentially same as Requirements? Actually Requirements list includes those skills. Might be duplicate. We could treat that as Skills section, but we already have Requirements covering them. To avoid duplication, we could combine? The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could merge Skills into Requirements or Qualifications. But we already have Requirements list of skills. The "Some required skills..." is essentially same as Requirements. We could treat that as the Requirements section. So we may not need separate Skills section.
- Benefits: There's a Benefits section with list. We'll put under