Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

AGC is looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise and experience in analysis of protein-based biotherapeutics by HPLC and capillary electrophoretic methods.
We are seeking a Scientist with an interest in analytical analysis of biotherapeutics, by employing methods such as HPLC- and electrophoretic-based assays.

The position will be anchored in the Characterization & HPLC team in the Analytical Method Development (AMD) Department at the Copenhagen site of AGC Biologics A/S (AGC). AGC is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan and USA and with customers all over the world.

The Department
The AMD Department consists of 26 dedicated and highly competent scientists and technicians working in two sub teams: Characterization & HPLC and Bioassay.

AMD is responsible for:

• Implementation, transfer and development of analytical procedures
• Transfer of analytical methods to QC for validation
• Analytical support to early-stage and late-stage process development departments
• Characterization of biotherapeutic products and drug intermediates

AGC projects range from early pre-clinical development through all phases of clinical development to commercial supply. AMD is also involved in cross-functional project groups and implementation of new analytical technologies and techniques. The AMD department is in close contact with our counterparts in Seattle (USA), Boulder (USA), Heidelberg (GER) and Chiba (JPN) facilities.

As a scientist in Analytical Development HPLC, you will be involved in a wide range of exciting tasks and challenges. You will be responsible for implementing and developing new assays within HPLC and electrophoretic techniques (e.g. SEC, IEX, RP, iCE, CE-SDS) in close collaboration with external customers and colleagues in AMD. All in the quest to support a wide variety of protein-based drug products to ensure our customers get a high-quality product to market as fast as possible.

You will be working together with a team of 9 scientists and 7 technicians. Furthermore, you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders including process development, project managers and QC.

The work environment in our department is very informal. There is constant collaboration across the organization, and all employees have a professional and flexible attitude towards their work and we can promise an exciting and diverse job.

Responsibilities And Tasks
You will get the opportunity to work with a broad range of personalities as well as a diverse set of drug products in different clinical stages; you will also get the opportunity to use your skills in a cross-functional setting and interactive environment.

The Job Includes

• Evaluating methods received from clients before method transfer to AGC.
• Transfer, developing and implementing analytical methods for challenging biopharmaceuticals, including documentation of the methods.
• Ensuring method suitability for use in QC through extensive testing.
• Processing and reviewing analytical routine testing for analysis of biopharmaceuticals.
• Troubleshooting of analytical methods and instruments.
• Representation of AMD in cross-functional project teams.
• Verbal and written reporting to clients.

Experience And Competencies
The ideal candidate has a higher educational background in Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemical or Chemical engineering, or related scientific/technical background (MSc. or PhD). You have experience with executing implementations of new assays within HPLC and electrophoretic techniques, e.g. iCE, CE-SDS, SEC, IEX, RP. In addition to this you have:

• Preferably +3 years of experience in analytics, from the biotech industry.
• Experience with handling and analyzing biopharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with and understanding of analytical instrumentation, e.g. HPLC and electrophoretic systems.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills and you thrives in a department where teamwork is key to success.
• Good English communication skills both oral and written.

We will process the applications as they arrive. Therefore, please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. For further information regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact Manager in Analytical Method Development, Esben Trabjerg, phone: 22943097, mail: etrabjerg@agcbio.com.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Location: Copenhagen Site