Require Bioanalytical Scientist at U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 hardworking professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

Post : Scientist III, Bioanalytical

Job Description
Brief Job Overview
This is a hands-on, non-supervisory position in which the incumbent applies their knowledge and practical experience in execution of bioanalytical projects on collaborative testing of reference standards, documentary standards and characterization of biological products. Additionally, the incumbent will also actively engage and contribute in verification, international and national reference standard development programs as assigned

• Aligns with USP’s mission, goals, and objectives; complies with USP’s guidelines and other requirements
• Plans and executes Compendial projects, verification, R&D projects and PoC project under supervision for product classes such as proteins, monoclonal antibodies, peptides, Vaccines, and any other biological products as assigned.
• Prepare project reports as per USP’s quality systems and procedures
• Demonstrates strong skills and expertise in Bioanalytical methods in the areas of Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/nLC), SEC-MALS, Circular dichroism, Biochemical assays (SDS-PAGE, Western blot & IEF) and Enzymatic/Protein assays (Spectrophotometer and Plate readers).
• Routinely applies personal experience, academic training, and technical insights to troubleshoot and solve problems in the laboratory
• Complies with USP’s Quality Management System and assists group leaders in implementing process improvements
• Follows and ensures aspects related to safety, ethics, and legal compliance
• Performs duties for the allocated lab/equipment’s/inventory/supporting activities and takes responsibility for the timely completion of the tasks assigned
• Demonstrates a strong desire to continue learning and grow personal capability
• Supports cross functional activities in Biologics lab under supervision as per requirement
• Assists in quality audits as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile
• MSc./M.Tech./M.Pharm. in relevant stream of Biological Sciences with 6-8 years or PhD in Biological Sciences with 1-3 years of relevant experience in Analytical R&D/QC department of Biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience should include strong technical knowledge and practical experience of on analytical characterization for biotherapeutics and vaccines using advanced techniques such as Chromatography with PDA/RI/CAD/ELSD etc, Ion chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, Biochemical assays (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, IEF) and Enzymatic/Protein assays (Spectrophotometer and Plate readers).
• The candidate should be well-versed with operation and troubleshooting of all instruments used in performing the above-mentioned analytical techniques and should have sound knowledge of QMS systems.
• Work experience in cGLP/cGMP environment is desirable.
• Understanding of QMS along with good communication skills is a must
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Additional Desired Preferences
Mass Spectrometry instrument handling capabilities & data analysis of targeted proteomics
Good Presentation skills

Additional Information
Experience : 1-3 years
Qualification : MSc./M.Tech./M.Pharm or Ph.D
Location : Hyderabad
Industry Type : Pharma / Healthcare / Clinical research
End Date : 15th November, 2023