Senior Staff Scientist

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In this role, the successful candidate will provide supervisory oversight to the R&D team and technical leadership to project teams, ensuring the effective synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials used in chromatography. The position will involve scaling up and optimizing laboratory-scale procedures for transfer to manufacturing, as well as designing and executing protein purification processes to support both production operations and customer applications. Responsibilities also include analyzing experimental data, preparing comprehensive reports, and presenting findings to diverse audiences. Additionally, the candidate will critically review technical documentation and serve as a trusted subject matter expert within the organization.

Role Overview

In this role, the successful candidate will provide technical and supervisory leadership to a multidisciplinary R&D team engaged in the design, synthesis, and characterization of polymeric and functional materials for chromatography applications. The individual will be responsible for developing and optimizing stationary phase chemistries, scaling laboratory formulations to pilot and manufacturing scale, and designing protein purification workflows that align with both internal product development and customer application needs. The role also requires strong analytical and data interpretation skills, the ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports, and effective presentation of findings to cross-functional and external stakeholders. As a senior technical contributor, the candidate will critically evaluate experimental designs, guide scientific investigations, and serve as a chromatography subject matter expert within the organization

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Drive innovation in chromatography media design by developing and optimizing polymeric resins and surface chemistries.
• Design, execute, and analyze protein purification experiments to assess resin performance and application suitability.
• Translate laboratory-scale synthesis and purification processes into scalable, manufacturable procedures in partnership with Operations.
• Develop and validate robust chromatographic methods supporting product feasibility, optimization, and commercialization.
• Serve as a technical authority in chromatography and separation science, supporting internal teams and customer-facing discussions.

What You Bring

• Education: Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 10 years of post-graduate industry experience with a strong emphasis on chromatography media development, polymer synthesis, and protein purification applications.
• Proven track record in functional polymer design, surface modification, and materials characterization relevant to separation media.
• Practical experience in protein purification workflows (affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion, or hydrophobic interaction chromatography) and data interpretation from chromatographic runs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage complex R&D projects, and communicate effectively across scientific and operational functions.

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