Associate Scientist II (Physiochemical Assay)

MacroGenics is a leader in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize our next generation antibody-based technologies. Our team of 350+ dedicated individuals is advancing a pipeline of product candidates to treat patients with cancer.Our products and platforms have attracted multiple partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the globe.

The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. MacroGenics' corporate culture promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Design and conduct experiments to develop HPLC, UPLC and capillary electrophoresis-based analytical methods for biologics.
• Qualify and transfer analytical methods to QC for release and stability testing of drug substance and drug product.
• Conduct experiments, interpret data, identify relevant questions and design subsequent experiments.
• Perform sample testing in a timely manner to support process development, process characterization, analytical comparability, and critical quality attribute (CQA) assessment.
• Author SOPs, technical protocols and reports.
• Ensure timely and proper documentation, including data organization and laboratory notebooks.
• Present study data and conclusions at internal and external meetings.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation; escalate unresolved issues to the manager and assist in resolution planning.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and processes under the guidance of department leadership.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related life sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience

OR

Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related life sciences with 0+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on experience developing and qualifying physicochemical assays for biologics.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting HPLC, UPLC, CE, cIEF instruments independently or with limited supervision
• Ability to accurately follow established procedures and analyze data with minimal oversight.
• Ability to independently design experiments for routine assignments or under guidance for new assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong team collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present data in team or department settings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Preferred Qualifications

• Biotech industry experience in developing, qualifying and transferring methods

• Familiar with ICH guidelines and regulatory expectations for method development, qualification and validation
• Experience with automation of sample preparation and analytical workflows

Additional Information

The annual rate of pay for this position ranges from $72,100 - $110,000. For non-exempt roles, and according to applicable regulations, there may be the possibility for overtime pay. This role is eligible for the Company's discretionary bonus and discretionary equity incentives. Eligible employees may participate in the Company's benefits programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, 401(k) plan with employer match, access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, (ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, and disability benefits.

The annual pay rate range is described in good faith, and the Company believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Statement

MacroGenics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email info@macrogenics.com or call (301) 354-3566 and/or 711 for TTD/TTY service.

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