YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Associate Scientist, are to: 

• Follow established test methods, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to generate data and maintain complete and accurate records of laboratory work after training;
• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instruments;
• Provide basic data analysis and interpretation after analytical testing;
• Be responsible for lab management task, including sample and reagent inventory management, instrument and logbook maintenance;
• Draft protocols and report for analytical studies to be finalized in discussion with the manager;
• Work with process Subject Matter Expert’s, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance functions to support projects and troubleshooting activities;
• Organize and analyze data from studies and presents as necessary;
• Evaluate data to adequately assess process deviations and implement effective CAPA’s.
• Escalate appropriately as required;
• Work with minimal supervision after training and ensures laboratory safety protocols are followed.
   

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or Master’s degree with up to two years hands-on experience in analytical lab, ideally in the biopharmaceutical or biotech industry environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Competency with common laboratory operations, including accurate weighing, dilution, pH measurement, UV assay and similar techniques;
• Demonstrate good understanding and knowledge of protein chemistry and common analytical techniques for protein/biologics analysis (such as HPLC/UPLC/SEC, SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis) and method or instrument trouble-shooting;
• Must be comfortable with collaboration with bioprocess scientists/engineers supporting bioprocess (cell-culture, purification, drug product) related project;
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain good record keeping;
• Requires technical writing, record keeping, and strong communication skills;
• Must be able to troubleshoot typical problems encountered during routine lab operations;
• Must show initiative in keeping abreast of literature in field of interest.