Principal Scientist – Bioseparation & Analytical Development

Element Ann Arbor is currently seeking a highly experienced Principal Scientist Bioseparation to lead and execute advanced analytical method development characterization and validation of large molecule therapeutics across discovery development and late-stage CMC. This is an onsite laboratory-based role with significant hands-on responsibility in bioseparation sciences supporting a broad range of biologics modalities including proteins and recombinant proteins peptides and peptide-drug conjugates monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and biosimilars antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) mRNA therapeutics DNA constructs (including plasmid DNA and oligonucleotides) viral vectors and other complex or emerging modalities such as fusion proteins multispecifics and engineered biologics.

• Lead development optimization and troubleshooting of bioseparation-based analytical methods supporting biologics across discovery development and late-stage CMC including orthogonal analytical strategies for comprehensive characterization
• Perform hands-on execution and technical leadership across a broad range of modalities including proteins and recombinant proteins peptides and peptide-drug conjugates monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and biosimilars antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) mRNA therapeutics DNA/plasmid DNA/oligonucleotides viral vectors and emerging complex biologics (fusion proteins multispecifics engineered constructs)
• Apply deep expertise in chromatography platforms (HPLC/UPLC/UHPLC SEC IEX HIC RP-HPLC affinity chromatography) mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS high-resolution MS SEC-MALS native MS MAM workflows glycan/PTM characterization) capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS cIEF purity/identity assays) and supporting biophysical techniques (DLS DSC UV/fluorescence MALS CD FTIR)
• Lead analytical strategy for complex biologics programs including method development qualification validation transfer comparability stability forced degradation and full characterization studies
• Ensure development of robust GMP-compliant methods aligned with ICH Q2/Q6 USP EP and GMP requirements and support regulatory submissions (IND BLA IMPD) with high-quality analytical data packages
• Drive innovation in analytical science including implementation of MAM workflows high-throughput LC-MS platforms automated bioseparation methods and evaluation of emerging technologies in biologics characterization
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to junior scientists including troubleshooting complex bioseparation and mass spectrometry challenges and establishing best practices in analytical development and execution

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field (or MS with extensive industry experience in biologics analytical development)
• 815 years of experience in biopharmaceutical or CRO analytical development with strong hands-on expertise in bioseparation of large molecules
• Deep technical expertise across analytical platforms including LC/UPLC/SEC/IEX/HIC/RP chromatography LC-MS and high-resolution mass spectrometry CE-SDS cIEF SEC-MALS and complementary biophysical techniques
  Strong scientific knowledge of protein structure and higher-order structure monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) engineered biologics and nucleic acid-based therapeutics (mRNA DNA oligonucleotides)
• Demonstrated experience in comparability stability studies and degradation pathway analysis for complex biologics
• Preferred experience includes CRO or client-facing analytical project execution MAM workflows advanced LC-MS analytics glycan mapping and PTM quantification and automation/high-throughput analytical systems
• Strong scientific writing capability with experience supporting regulatory documentation and submissions
• Proven ability to execute in onsite laboratory environments with strong hands-on bioseparation and multi-platform analytical integration skills
• Ability to manage complex biologics programs in fast-paced matrixed environments with strong problem-solving and scientific reasoning capabilities
• Effective communicator across scientific regulatory and operational stakeholders

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate)
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs periodically

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All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.