Senior Scientist

About the role

The Scientist supports the development and application of membrane-based chromatography products for downstream purification, with a strong focus on generating high-quality application data and customer-ready solutions. This role independently designs and executes complex experimental plans, develops and optimizes analytical methods for biomolecule characterization, and translates scientific insights into practical workflows and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to application development projects focused on downstream purification and membrane-based chromatography technologies.
• Design, plan, and execute independent experimental programs to generate high-quality, application-relevant data for membrane chromatography products.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to assess product performance, define application fit, and inform technical positioning.
• Develop application workflows, protocols, and technical content that support product adoption and effective use by customers.
• Develop, optimize, and implement robust analytical methods using HPLC, UPLC, fragment analyzers, gel-based assays, and related techniques for bioprocess and biomolecule characterization.
• Provide training and technical guidance to team members on analytical methods, experimental design, and data interpretation.
• Proactively generate and execute study plans to address technical and development concerns through innovative characterization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new processes and products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Continuously review scientific literature and leverage internally generated data to generate new scientific insights, and effectively share knowledge and learnings with the team.
• Partner closely with R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales to enable smooth technology transfer and drive customer success.
• Interface directly with customers to provide technical insights on product use, deliver application-level support, and respond to customer inquiries.
• Lead and support technical presentations, application notes, and conference or customer engagements, acting as a technical representative for the organization.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to junior scientists and other team members, fostering their development and growth.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed experimental documentation, technical reports, and records of project activities.
• Travel periodically to support conferences, trade shows, cross-site collaboration, and customer or partner engagements.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline, with significant industry experience in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in downstream processing, chromatography, purification, or bioprocessing applications.
• Hands-on experience developing, validating, and applying analytical methods using HPLC and UPLC in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with chromatography systems such as ÄKTA or FPLC platforms.
• Experience using fragment analyzers and gel-based techniques for biomolecule characterization.
• Direct customer-facing experience providing technical guidance, application support, and product recommendations.
• Proven ability to independently lead scientific projects from design through execution and to drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop junior team members through hands-on technical guidance.
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to conduct data-driven root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Clearance to travel.