Senior Scientist Analytical Services

Basel

Full-time

Permanent employee

The Position

The Sr. Scientist Analytical Services position focuses on the timely development and optimization of analytical methods, with a strong emphasis on separation techniques by U(H)PLC and Mass Spectrometry (MS), to support the characterization of biologics and deliver high-quality results across a range of customer projects.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues within the Analytical Services and across the multi-cultural teams of Celonic, contributing to the development of robust analytical strategies. You will play a key role in executing routine activities as well as in solving complex technical challenges. You will also provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Your Responsibilities

Execute and lead analytical activities within the core expertise areas (U(H)PLC, MS, including data evaluation, interpretation, review, and reporting.
Design, develop, and optimize analytical methods with GMP readiness in mind, while maintaining agility in a fast-paced development environment.
Review and author analytical documentation to ensure high scientific quality and compliance.
Provide organizational support through analysis planning, raw data review, prioritization, and coordination of departmental activities.
Ensure analytical work is delivered with the highest quality, customer focus, and within expected timelines.
Support method transfer, validation, and handover activities to GMP Quality Control.
Coach and train colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to the continuous development of the team.
Demonstrate strong ownership, proactive leadership, and scientific judgment by driving solutions, delivering results, and elevating method performance.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in engineering / life sciences related field. (PhD preferred)
5+ years of experience in Biotechnology or Pharma industry experience, ideally CDMO setting with a focus on analytical development.
Proven technical expertise in U(H)PLC and MS, including method development, data interpretation and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of analytical method lifecycle management and method transfer, desirable including GMP readiness and validation principles.
Demonstrated experience in reviewing and authoring high-quality analytical documentation.
Strong scientific thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic development environment.
High level of ownership, accountability, and proactive leadership; consistently drives initiatives and delivers results.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English and German.

Why Celonic?

Make a difference by directly impacting patients lives
Biologics is an attractive, high growth sector with professional development
Offers a multinational and diverse workplace
Proud to be a pioneer in “Next Generation” manufacturing technologies
Family owned: Entrepreneurial, and short communication lines
Basel is a great place to live, play and work in the center of Europe

Über uns

Celonic ist eine „Pure Play“ Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihre Kunden, in erster Linie kleine bis große Biotech-Unternehmen, dabei zu unterstützen, lebensrettende und -verbessernde Medikamente unter Einsatz innovativer Bioprozesstechnologien der nächsten Generation effektiv auf den Markt zu bringen. Celonic verfügt über ein hochmodernes Entwicklungs- und Innovationszentrum in Basel, Schweiz (Hauptsitz), sowie über klinische und kommerzielle GMP-Produktionsanlagen in Heidelberg, Deutschland. Gegenwärtig arbeiten mehr als 500 hochqualifizierte Mitarbeiter bei Celonic. Aufgrund der Expansion des Unternehmens ist Celonic auf der Suche nach engagierten und qualifizierten Mitarbeitern.

Our job is to make a difference!

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