Eurofins PSS is seeking a Scientist Group Leader to support an Analytical Development team that is responsible for developing and implementing new analytical methods, as well as optimizing and improving current methods for the characterization of raw materials, RNA drug substances, and LNP products and programs at various development stages.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and execute analytical methods intended for a variety of purposes, including release and stability testing, product characterization, high-throughput analysis, and perform assays for characterization of complex raw materials.
- Review, interpret, and present data within the analytical team and cross-functionally.
- Provide technical oversight for troubleshooting and phase-appropriate qualification and validation of analytical assays for the analysis of gRNA, mRNA, and LNP.
- Work in partnership with internal and/or external QC to coordinate analytical method transfer within the organization or at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)/Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs).
- Author, review, and revise technical source documents to support phase-appropriate comparability.
- Serve as the CMC representative on cross-functional project teams.
- Provide technical oversight to guide analytical/QC investigations, as needed.
- Actively collaborate with internal and external process development and quality teams.
- Train and mentor junior team members.
Group Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support and monitor the performance of team members
- Participate in new hire interviews and onboarding processes
- Disseminate administrative communications and promote company vision
- Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
- Ensure coverage and performance
- Perform administrative tasks to support team member growth and development
- Balance technical work with leadership responsibilities
- Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork with the group