Development Associate I - Analytical DevelopmentRequisition ID: 5308Location:Bothell, Washington, USDo you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck Seattle BioPharmaceuticals (Lu-SBP), located in Bothell, Washington, is the Process Development Center of Excellence for Biologics within the global Lundbeck CMC organization. Since integrating into Lundbeck in October 2019, Lu-SBP has supported commercial launch of Lundbeck’s first biologic product (Vyepti) and advancement of a growing biologics pipeline in collaboration with our Copenhagen-based Process Science & Validation Team. The Lu-SBP team leads and supports the development of new product candidates from cell line development through commercial validation of Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing processes. Join us on our journey of progress & innovation dedicated to addressing the vast unmet medical needs associated with brain disease!SUMMARY:Provide support for early and late-stage analytical development and characterization towards commercialization of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and other biotherapeutic molecules. Responsibilities include providing testing support on a variety of analytical techniques, data analysis, and documentation. Additionally, there will be opportunities to participate in assay optimization and report writing. This role will interact with Lundbeck Seattle Upstream, Downstream, Formulation, and Quality Control groups so strong interpersonal skills will be beneficial.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform routine testing to support process development, formulations/DP and characterization and stability evaluations of Lundbeck molecules
Ensure analytical instruments are maintained, assist with analytical method optimization and method troubleshooting
Collaborate with other internal functions including Upstream, Downstream and Quality Control on testing deliverables for multiple projects
Ensure lab efficiency with on-time delivery of results
Conduct experiments and data analysis and interpret results with supervision
Perform data verification
Be willing to step in and help with any tasks in Analytical Development
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline with 1+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry (or equivalent industry)
Must have experience performing HPLC/UPLC and/or wet chemistry assays
Successful candidate will have good oral, written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and effectively work in a team environment
Ability to focus and work in a fast-pace and results oriented environment is essential
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
BS in Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry
Extensive experience in Empower software
Experience with other analytical techniques such as CE-SDS or cIEF is a plus
TRAVEL
Willingness/Ability to travel up to 5% domestically. International travel may be required. (If applicable)
The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Washington, if selected for this role, and may vary based onvarious factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range:$31.25/hour - $38.46/hourand eligibility for an8%bonus target based on company and individual performance.Additional benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found onoursite (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/LundbeckBenefitsSummary.pdf) .Why LundbeckLundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on theU.S. career site (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/LundbeckBenefitsSummary.pdf) .Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit theU.S. career site (https://www.lundbeck.com/us/careers/your-job/eeo-accommodations-policy) .Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates inE-Verify (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/E-VerifyParticipationPosterEngEs.pdf) .About LundbeckLundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on neuroscience, with more than 70 years of experience in improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases.As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few, if any, treatment options.Our goal is to create long-term value and make a positive contribution to people and societies, everywhere we operate. We are committed to fighting stigma and discrimination, and we act to improve health equity for the people we serve and the communities we are part of.About LundbeckLundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on neuroscience, with more than 70 years of experience in improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases.As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few, if any, treatment options.Our goal is to create long-term value and make a positive contribution to people and societies, everywhere we operate. We are committed to fighting stigma and discrimination, and we act to improve health equity for the people we serve and the communities we are part of.