Senior Scientist –TSMS Laboratory Lead

Your Role

Your Role: Senior Scientist –TSMS Laboratory Lead

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and develop direct reports within the TSMS department, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
• Lead the design and execution of complex Design of Experiments (DoE) to expand site control strategies and testing protocols for process characterization.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison across departments (Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D), ensuring transparent communication and alignment on complex projects.
• Oversee laboratory maintenance, safety standards, and inventory management while representing the TSMS lab during internal and external regulatory audits.

Requirements

• Education: MS in Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Technology
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in biotechnology downstream process development or manufacturing technology with proven experience in people management.
• Expertise in mAb processing and Design of Experiments (DoE) for control strategy development.
• Proven project leadership skills and experience managing laboratory resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, engineering, or a biotechnology-related field
• Subject matter expertise in monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification.
• Advanced knowledge of multivariate data analysis (MVDA) as applied to downstream process optimization.
• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead through influence in a matrixed environment.

Additional Information

• Travel: 0-5%
• Location: Elwood, Kansas