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mRNA GMP Scientist

Marcy-l'Étoile, France Permanent Posted on   Feb. 06, 2025 Closing on   Jun. 06, 2025
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mRNA Analytical Development QC – mRNA Quality Control Scientist

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Job title: mRNA Analytical Development - Quality Control Scientist

  • Location: Marcy-l'Etoile

About the job

As a mRNA scientist in the QC lab, you will be in charge to support analytical activities for optimization, and qualification/validation of analytical methods essential for the release of mRNA vaccines and raw materials. you will contribute in the clinical batch release and method transfers to M&S.

Main responsibilities:

  • Oversee all analytical aspects to support mRNA/LNPs production (raw materials, drug substance, drug product), including routine sample analysis, release/stability testing, new analytical method development, method qualification/validation
  • Implement/develop/ interpret analytical measurements using chromatographic methods (UV/CaD) or mass spectrometry and perform testing for raw materials, mRNA drug substance and mRNA-LNP drug product. Manage transfer of analytical methods for analysis of raw materials/excipients, drug substance, and drug product formulations
  • Review SOPs, validation protocols (propose a validation design), validation reports
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation
  • Provide project oversight and ensure adherence to project timelines
  • Present experimental approaches, and results of analytical method development at internal/External meetings
  • Support mRNA and LNP process development through development of analytical methods and performing testing in close coordination with the mRNA process development team
  • Supervise and manage work of technician(s)
  • Stay informed on current regulatory guidance for mRNA drug development and serve as the subject matter expert in mRNA regulatory strategy

About you

Experience and Skills:

  • Strong experience in various chromatographic, spectroscopic techniques such as mass spectrometry, HPLC UV-Vis/Cad, as well as other specialty instrumentation including but not limited, SoloVPE, Karl Fisher, particle sizers, etc.
  • Strong experience in GMP lab and method validation
  • Ability to propose appropriate method improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and collaborate in team, enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Good sense for initiative and quality, accuracy and detail, team player
  • Demonstrate Play to Win Culture Behaviours

Education:

  • Engineer/MSc or PhD in Biochemistry & Biophysics with a min of 5 years of experience in in a pharma / biotech company

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