Senior Scientist, Biocatalysis

About the role

The Biocatalysis group within the Small Molecule Process Research & Development Department in Rahway, New Jersey is seeking a Senior Scientist to expand our capabilities to design and deliver world-class biocatalytic solutions that enable the development of medicines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the invention, development, and implementation of novel enzymes, biocatalytic reactions, and synthetic processes to support drug discovery, clinical supply, and commercial manufacturing.
• Develop novel biocatalytic processes that enable efficient and scalable routes for drug development, working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Independently design and execute experiments, define novel approaches to challenging scientific problems, and work in teams to advance the application of biocatalysis for the benefit of the pipeline.
• Give scientific presentations internally and externally, contribute to publications and patents, contribute to defining the scientific strategy on programs, and develop new approaches that accelerate research and development while advancing the fields of enzyme engineering and biocatalysis.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or a related field; or M.S. with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience; or B.S. with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep expertise in biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to solve complex chemical or biochemical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex scientific problems in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in developing biocatalytic or chemoenzymatic syntheses.
• Experience with multiple strategies to identify and engineer enzymes for biocatalytic use.
• Experience engineering novel biocatalysts, biosynthetic pathways, or de novo proteins.
• Familiarity with directed evolution, next-generation sequencing, computational protein design, machine learning, microfluidics, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or laboratory automation.
• Experience with reproducible data analysis, for example, using Python or R.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or a related field; or M.S. with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience; or B.S. with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Required Experience and Skills: Demonstrated scientific accomplishments in biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, or a related field as evidenced by field-impacting research publications. Deep expertise in biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to solve complex chemical or biochemical problems. Demonstrated ability to solve complex scientific problems in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience in developing biocatalytic or chemoenzymatic syntheses. Experience with multiple strategies to identify and engineer enzymes for biocatalytic use. Experience engineering novel biocatalysts, biosynthetic pathways, or de novo proteins. Familiarity with directed evolution, next-generation sequencing, computational protein design, machine learning, microfluidics, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or laboratory automation. Experience with reproducible data analysis, for example, using Python or R.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Pay

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

Schedule

Not Indicated