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Our Client is a biopharmaceutical company that is harnessing the power of human genetics to transform the lives of patients, with a focus on genetically informed therapies for common diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, and seeks to focus expertise and resources towards underserved communities. They apply variant functionalization in tandem with advanced data science methods and a robust suite of research and development capabilities to advance a pipeline of novel precision medicines. They have developed a proprietary, purpose-built platform to understand and integrate the critical step of variant functionalization into each stage of drug development. Utilizing the platform, our Client is building a broad portfolio of wholly owned and partnered programs. Its two lead programs are focused in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a condition that impacts an estimated 37m individuals. The first program in CKD addresses a genetic subset of the common disease that has a disproportionate impact on the Black Community. Our Client is based in South San Francisco.
We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic individual to join the Analytical and Formulation Sciences group within the Drug Discovery department. This lab-based role is perfect for someone eager to deepen their expertise in analytical, formulation, and separation sciences along with physical chemical property measurement.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the Drug Discovery group as we strive to bring new medicines to patients. As a key member of project teams, you'll collaborate with experts in medicinal chemistry, DMPK, pharmacology, and biomarker departments. Together, you'll help advance our programs from initial screening to clinical nomination. You'll have the opportunity to work with top-of-the-line analytical instrumentation, including LCMSMS, Agilent HPLC 1260, Waters LCMS, PLM, Dissolution Apparatus, and a Rigaku Miniflex XRPD.
RESPONSIBILITIES
? Independently develop chromatography methods with different modes such as normal phase, reverse phase, chiral and achiral for diverse compounds to support Drug Discovery projects.
? Apply extensive hands-on experience to operate, maintain and troubleshoot mass spectrometers such as single-Q, Triple-Q, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, as well as SFC chromatography instruments.
? Independently develop LCMS methods for characterizing advanced lead compounds, including but not limited to impurity profile, degradant identification, and structure elucidation of major impurities and degradants.
? Conduct solid form measurements including thermodynamic solubility, particle size, polyforms, melting point, salt, and water content analysis.
? Perform solid form measurements for advanced lead compounds; including solubility, particle size and polyform assessment, melting point, salt and water content of each lot.
? Author analytical protocols and reports. Provide suggestions and troubleshoot potential
issues in ongoing drug discovery projects. Coordinate and provide oversight during assay
transfer between our Client and external partner groups.
? You will provide scientific mentorship and technical guidance for junior colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS
? PhD with 7 years or Master's with 15 years of relevant experience in an academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
? Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
? Extensive hands-on experience with HPLC, LCMS, LCMSMS, ELSD, or CAD, Karl Fisher, Ion Chromatography, DSC, and reverse phase/normal phase/chiral chromatography
? Strong method development skills including experience with reverse phase, normal
phase and SFC liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, fragmentation mass
spectrometry, ELSD/CAD, and SFC separations.
? Experience in analytical assay development, quantitative analysis, impurity elucidation,
high throughput QC, and library screening.
? Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.