Scientist, ASAT
Milford, CT - USA
Job Summary
The ASAT Scientist supports analytical method transfer laboratory implementation analyst training and lifecycle management for oligonucleotide clinical and commercial programs. This role partners with Quality Control (QC) Analytical Development (AD) Manufacturing Quality Assurance and clients to ensure analytical methods are successfully transferred implemented and executed in GMP laboratories. The position provides hands-on laboratory support while developing expertise in analytical technologies method lifecycle management and technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support analytical method transfers from clients AD and cross-site laboratories into QC including readiness assessments implementation activities training support and deployment into GMP operations.
- Execute laboratory activities associated with method transfer qualification verification co-validation and implementation while ensuring accurate documentation and GMP compliance.
- Assist in developing and maintaining method transfer requirements risk assessment tools implementation resources and laboratory informatics solutions.
- Provide technical training shadowing and coaching for QC analysts during implementation and routine execution activities.
- Troubleshoot chromatographic mass spectrometric and related analytical methods and instrumentation under the guidance of senior technical staff.
- Support deviations OOS OOT PAC failures data invalidations and atypical investigations through data review troubleshooting hypothesis generation and investigation execution.
- Evaluate root causes support CAPA development and escalate complex issues as needed.
- Assist with collection and review of method performance data transfer metrics investigation outcomes and recurring laboratory issues to support trend analysis and continuous improvement.
- Support ASAT tracking tools dashboards templates documentation systems and laboratory informatics solutions including LIMS methods and workflows.
- Author and revise protocols reports training materials technical assessments method implementation documents and other GMP documentation.
- Execute in-process release stability and reference material testing as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- BA/BS with 5 years MS with 3 years or PhD with 0-3 years of experience in AD QC or related analytical functions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferably within a CDMO.
- This role serves as a cross-site technical resource and may require up to 10% travel.
- Experience working with chromatographic mass spectrometric or related analytical technologies.
- Familiarity with analytical method transfer testing or implementation activities in a GMP environment.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques used for oligonucleotide characterization and testing.
- Experience using analytical instrumentation and software platforms including Agilent Waters or equivalent systems.
- Experience authoring GMP documentation including SOPs methods protocols reports and training documents.
- Familiarity with deviations OOS OOT CAPA activities and root cause investigation principles.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations ICH guidelines pharmacopeial requirements data integrity principles and laboratory compliance expectations.
The annualized salary range for this role is $93300 - $113800.
Required Experience:
IC