Axolabs is a business unit of LGC, and a leading provider of CRO / CDMO capability to the therapeutic oligonucleotide discovery and development industry. Centred out of LGC’s site in Kulmbach, Germany, Axolabs works closely with its customers to assist the identification and development of lead candidates with a broad suite of bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, manufacturing and analytical services that support discovery, pre-clinical and clinical trials and scale-up manufacture. With a track record in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics that traces back more than 20 years, Axolabs provides deep knowledge and expertise in the services it provides, working collaboratively and responsively with its clients to assist them in achieving their objectives.
Axolabs facility in Petaluma is focused on manufacturing scale-up and production to cGMP of multigram to kilograms of API for pre-clinical and clinical development. Our site in California has been involved in oligonucleotide synthesis for three decades and established the therapeutics activity in 2019. With around 70 staff and two manufacturing trains, Axolabs offers a flexible manufacturing service out of Petaluma that draws where necessary on our industry and chemical and analytical expertise in Kulmbach.
The Senior Scientist brings scientific experience to the Axolabs Petaluma team and is open to both learning and sharing knowledge with others. The key individual will own projects for analytical development overseeing method development while driving continuous improvement within the analytical development team. This role will interface frequently with internal and external stakeholders to help bring nucleic acid therapeutics to patients. The individual will also be responsible for setting up liquid chromatographic methods in tandem with mass spectrometry, monitoring analysis/data, performing instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and reporting of results for on-time in full delivery. This person will be a technical resource for coaching and developing of laboratory personnel into a high-performance team through the development and improvement of new and existing analytical methods and training the rest of the team.
Familiar with GMP guidelines 21 CFR Part 210/211 and ICHQ7. Performs work under the supervision of the CMC Management, but relies on experience to organize day-day work, priorities while supporting fast-turnaround investigations. This role reports into the Associate Director, CMC.
Qualifications:

• Must have strong organic chemistry and/or analytical chemistry knowledge, and proficiency in associated analytical techniques HPLC, LC-MS/MS or GC-MS, KF, FT-IR.
• Proficient in organic and nucleic acid chemistry is preferred.
• Proven track record of transferring a method between laboratories or sites.
• Proven ability to execute multiple analytical methods at any given time.
• Be able to provide technical support in root cause failure analysis for production and quality incidents.
• Experience with assisting with plant scale-up trials and interface with daily production execution and technology teams.

Education, experience and technical skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology or a scientific background with a minimum of 5 years of practical analytical laboratory experience in support of process / product development in a manufacturing environment or Masters of Science degree with >2 years of direct experience or a PhD with < 2 years of direct experience.

Essential competencies and behaviors:

• Provide technical and early stage analytical method development in support of therapeutic GMP manufacturing capability, including developing and drafting of analytical procedures.
• Must have solid teamwork skills to interface with engineers, chemists, technicians and analysts to ensure smooth laboratory and plant operations.
• DoE experience in setting up, executing and analyzing is preferred.
• Good troubleshooting, communication, teamwork and team leading skills

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options- 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts available with option of day, swing and night shifts.
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Full week paid off during the holidays
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: $ 93,000/ Yearly
Maximum: $ 156,000/YearlyThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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