Step into a key scientific role where your expertise will directly influence the development, testing, and characterization of cutting鈥慹dge biologic therapies. As an Analyst II, Analytical Development, you will act as a subject matter expert, leading complex analytical activities, supporting cross鈥慺unctional teams, and ensuring high鈥憅uality data to advance programs from early development through commercialization. This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys autonomy, technical challenge, and meaningful impact in a GMP environment.
The Scientist II, Analytical Development, will support technology transfer, method development, qualification, and validation of analytical methods for the characterization, R&D testing, and GMP testing of biologics. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning the analytical strategy and will collaborate with other team members to execute experimental work, generate data, and prepare technical reports for early-stage research, preclinical development, or late-stage CMC programs in support of various drug modalities.
At Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc., our mission is to harness the power of biotechnology and bioprocessing to create innovative complex medicines that will improve the lives of patients worldwide. With a dedicated team of experienced scientists, motivated technologists, and novel state-of-the-art process development (PD) facility, we are thrilled to be at the forefront of the biopharmaceutical CDMO industry in Canada. Join us on this exciting journey as we push the boundaries of scientific research and provide hope to our most vulnerable.
What You鈥檒l Do
In this role, you will leverage your scientific expertise to drive analytical excellence and support the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Applying strong analytical knowledge to support the testing and characterization of monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, fusion proteins, and native/recombinant proteins.
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in analytical development and testing, providing technical leadership across programs.
- Leading and executing analytical method transfers, method development, and validation for drug substances and drug products.
- Planning, implementing, troubleshooting, and reporting on laboratory projects with independence and minimal supervision.
- Presenting data clearly to internal teams and external clients, while contributing to experimental strategy and next鈥憇tep design.
- Developing, optimizing, and validating robust bioassays for quantifying and characterizing biologics.
- Managing internal collaborators and external partners to complete biophysical characterization activities.
- Ensuring all work adheres to GMP and GDP requirements with strong documentation practices.
- Writing, reviewing, and approving SOPs and work instructions related to analytical methods, laboratory operations, and equipment.
- Leading or participating in the resolution of quality events, providing well鈥憇upported corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborating across functional groups to advance project timelines and provide analytical technical guidance.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting rapid resolution of analytical gaps and issues.
- Training and mentoring junior team members through knowledge transfer, hands鈥憃n support, and setting clear expectations.
- Supporting lab operations through equipment upkeep, supply management, and coordinating material or sample shipments.
Why Work Here
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while growing your technical and leadership capabilities. You鈥檒l enjoy:
- High鈥慽mpact work that directly influences biologics development, regulatory submissions, and project success.
- A collaborative, science鈥慸riven culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas help shape analytical strategy.
- Opportunities to lead鈥攆rom developing methods to mentoring team members and managing external partners.
- Continuous development, with exposure to diverse modalities, advanced testing technologies, and cross鈥慺unctional projects.
- A supportive environment that prioritizes quality, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Hands鈥憃n involvement in both routine and complex analytical challenges, keeping your work varied and engaging.