Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

What’s in it for you?

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to advance Mersana’s novel antibody-drug conjugates and proprietary platform drug-linker technologies by applying your expertise in analytical development and characterization. These include a diverse set of biologics, polymers, macromolecules and small molecules. You’ll also have an opportunity to form close partnerships with colleagues in other areas of CMC to help advance our manufacturing processes. You will be immersed in a learning organization, with a need to bring an open mind and an interest in mastering new classes of compounds.
 

How do you know if you’re the right fit? 

The successful candidate will:

• Under guidance from the senior scientists perform RP/IEX/SEC HPLC, LC/MS, CE/cIEF and spectrophotometry based testing of research materials including small molecules, polymers and biologics.
• Under guidance from the senior scientists develop and validate new analytical methods for evaluation of research materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on analytical instrumentation as necessary.
• Participate in the development/evaluation of new analytical methods to support our growing drug pipeline and assist our Chemistry, Biologics, Drug Substance and Drug Product groups with their sample preparation and analysis.
• Prepare calibration standards, buffer solutions, schedule and perform routine maintenance on analytical instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and notebooks; follow analytical procedures and validation protocols in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards; write analytical reports and SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and perform laboratory housekeeping tasks.

The other stuff

This role is best suited for those with a B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry or a related discipline, with greater than 5 years of industrial experience in analytical development, preferably within a pharmaceutical company setting or a CRO.  You must also have a strong desire to learn and develop new lab skills, be highly self-motivated, and enjoy working in teams.  Finally, you must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Position is eligible for bonus, option awards and benefits including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) participation, vacation and paid holidays. 

Successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Mersana Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.