Chemist - Bioanalytics (m/f/d)

GlycoThera Pharmaceutical Services has been successfully providing analytical services for more than 20 years. Our clients are leading pharmaceutical companies specializing in biologics and biosimilars. Our comprehensive analytical service covers all phases of the product life cycle, from laboratory-scale development to market approval and batch release. Our strengths lie in method development, product characterization, validation and release and stability testing. We work according to the highest GMP standards and ICH guidelines to ensure that our customers meet regulatory requirements. With our many years of experience and expertise, we support our customers in meeting the highest quality standards and successfully bringing their products to market. For our site in Hannover (Germany) we are looking for a highly motivated Bioanalytical Scientist (f/m/d) with a strong background in mass spectrometry. The position will require strong leadership and mentoring abilities, accountability, and capacity to communicate effectively in a cross-functional team.

Bioanalytical Scientist (m/f/d) (full-time, permanent)

• Independently develop and execute of mass spectrometric analyses for solving of scientific questions in the context of the biopharmaceutical development activities, e.g. characterizing with respect to Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) during e.g. Comparability Studies or Forced Degradation Studies
• Evaluation of mass spectrometric data e.g. form Multi-Attribute Methods (MAM) using corresponding data processing software such as BioPharma Compass, Byonic or Bylogic.
• Participation in device qualification, software validation and analytical method validation in the MS laboratory according to GMP regulations
• Preparation of scientific documents, such as protocols, test methods, text reports, and operating procedures
• Stays current with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry technologies and assesses the potential for applying these technologies toward our characterization platform

Required experience:

• MSc degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related field and at least 5 years of practical experience mass spectrometry in a biopharmaceutical environment or academia
• Expertise in design and execution of mass spectrometric analytics, preferably in a GMP regulated environment including device qualification, method development and validation
• Hands on experience with analyzing proteins, peptide mapping, and assessing for impurities by LC-MS/MS
• Additional knowledge in protein analytical methods like SEC, IEX, HPLC, CE is beneficial
• As a global acting company we presume excellent communication skills, including written and oral English and German
• Passion for learning, developing and implementing new technologies to advance biopharmaceuticals discovery.

We provide a multisided, challenging job position within a dedicated team and with extensive development opportunities. You’ll have the opportunity to refine your expertise by contributing to cross-project questions in various areas of activities. According to the requirements of the GMP environment, you will be trained in all GMP subjects which apply to the MS laboratory. Your participation in external training courses will also be supported.

You are a smart, proactive and solution-driven scientist with a hands-on attitude who is able to independently progress projects, prioritize tasks adequately and work against tight timelines. At the same time you maintain a high quality standard in your work, support the team and foster a sense of positivity. The team´s success is your success.

Language: English, German is highly beneficial.

Work Experience: Industrial work experience (biotechnology/biopharma) is highly appreciated. Our Hannover-based laboratories with currently 30 employees offer an innovative, vibrant and multicultural environment that gives you the chance to bring in all your competencies, and together with a highly motivated team drive the change and develop personally. We believe in a culture of respect, trust, reliability and positivity