Analytical Scientist

Reference No. R2790273

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The Scientist of Analytical Excellence is primarily responsible for ensuring the validated state of QC test methods, incorporating a life-cycle methodology for test method assessment, protocol design and execution, and coordination of all associated laboratory activities. The incumbent will ensure test method accuracy through review of control charts and conduct scientific investigations into causes of aberrant test results. The individual is also responsible for providing oversight and support to test transfers into and out of QC and for enabling the introduction of new technologies into QC.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide contributions to the understanding and interpretation of results and how they impact the design of subsequent experiments.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to develop, validate, transfer and troubleshoot quality procedures and test methods. Carries out investigations and produces documentation.
• Develop and authors complex, explicit documentation for new and current procedures, validation protocols and technical reports incorporating appropriate use of statistics.
• Solve assay/process problems.
• Identify potential problems and proactively suggests technical solutions based upon analytical expertise and knowledge of product/process.
• Coordinate completion of specific project tasks with other departments.
• Contribute to development of project strategy in consultation with supervisor and/or colleagues.
• Work is performed under minimal supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to solution.
• Obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in program delays and expenditure of resources.
• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Responsibilities in test method validation include:

• Lead method optimizations, improvements and re validation.
• Lead ALCM method assessment periodic review.
• Address method validation gaps identified during ALCM method assessment periodic review.
• Address validation/testing gaps for new products.
• Support/Lead replacement of test methods with new test/technology.
• Support/Lead implementation of new tests/technology.
• Support/Lead post approval commitments and other regulatory commitments.

About You

Key Requirements:

• Preferably, M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Immunology or related fields with at least 5 years of related work experience in QC or a research setting. Alternatively, B.Sc. in Immunology or related fields with at least 10 years of related work experience in QC or a research setting.
• Experience in performing immunology assays (example: ELISAs and cell-based bioassay methods).
• Outstanding technical writer (protocols, reports, investigations).
• Experience in test method validation and troubleshooting.
• Outstanding Organization Skills (required to work on multiple projects at the same time).
• Experienced in conducting scientific investigations, including OOS investigations and CAPAs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and lead teams.
• Experience in cell-based assay and/or animal testing preferred.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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