Senior Conjugation Scientist

What You'll Do

• Designing and optimizing chemical conjugation processes for antibodies, proteins, and peptides
• Developing robust protocols for fluorophore, enzyme, and specialty-label attachment
• Leading process transfer activities from R&D into manufacturing
• Optimizing reaction conditions, labeling efficiency, yield, stability, and overall process performance
• Troubleshooting technical challenges and implementing process improvements
• Overseeing lab-scale through production-scale conjugation and purification activities
• Collaborating with analytical, cell culture, purification, quality, and production teams
• Managing project timelines and serving as a technical lead for new product initiatives
• Supporting validation activities, process documentation, and compliance with quality systems
• Presenting project updates and technical findings to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience in protein chemistry, antibody conjugation, bioconjugation, or protein labeling
• Hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as FPLC, HPLC, SEC, CD, dialysis, and related purification methodologies
• Experience characterizing protein conjugates and analyzing process performance
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams

Preferred Experience

• Antibody labeling and fluorescent conjugation expertise
• Process scale-up and technology transfer experience
• Knowledge of chromatography-based purification processes
• Experience supporting regulated environments, SOPs, and quality systems
• Project leadership and mentoring experience