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Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

CSL
Springs, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
The Opportunity

  • CSL Seqirus is seeking a skilled and motivated Analytical Scientist to join our Molecular Characterization and Analytical Development team in Holly Springs, NC.
  • This role is ideal for scientist with deep expertise in protein analytics, and a strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), driving innovation and excellence in Technical Operations to support company programs from early development through commercialization.
  • This position collaborates cross-functionally with multiple groups working on product development.

The Role

  • Lead comprehensive analytical projects to characterize vaccine compounds, developing new analytical test methods, and optimizing existing ones.
  • Design and evaluate all parameters required for test method qualification to ensure method robustness and suitability for future validation and GMP use.
  • Transfer analytical test methods to Seqirus external partners and coordinate analyses conducted by third-party partners.
  • Search the scientific literature and apply innovative experimental strategies to expand and enhance analytical capabilities for the characterization of Seqirus products.
  • Design analytical experiments in support process development, MS&T, and AS&T teams.
  • Generate high-quality documentation suitable for publication and regulatory review.
  • Perform peer reviews of data and reports related to method development, qualification, and/or validation.

Skills & Experience

  • B.S. degree and 10 years of related experience; M.S. degree and 7 years of related experience; Ph.D. degree and 5 years of related experience in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry.
  • Possesses a strong theoretical background in protein biochemistry/biophysics from academic and/or industry settings. Possess strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical drug substance and drug product development.
  • Possess experience in managing outsourced analytical projects with CMO/CRO partners.
  • Solid experience in developing, qualification, and/or validation analytical methods for proteins and glycans characterization, such as HPLC/UPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, Bio-Layer Interferometry, Immunoassays, and/or Mass Spectrometry.
  • Demonstrates strong experience in searching scientific literature and applying discovered insights to develop new methods and improve existing methods.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

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