Principal Scientist

Company: Waters Corporation
Location: Milford, MA
Posted on: September 26, 2014

Job Description:

Duties: The research goals in the Waters Pharmaceutical Business Operations

(PBO) group are to support the Waters Field Organization through generation

of key scientific collateral that supports current and future research

needs and challenges in the biopharmaceutical space. Responsible for

providing expert scientific contribution which impacts PBO projects having

a breadth of impact across PBO and external to Waters within discipline.

In the role, the successful candidate will generate chromatographic and

mass spectrometric methods using new analytical technologies for the

characterization and routine analysis of biopharmaceuticals. Identify,

champion and develop new scientific ideas to present to PBO management.

Advise Senior Management on new science and technology within their

discipline. Provide strategic advice to PBO management on new scientific

programs and opportunities and to advise on existing research/development

activities. Develop understanding of customers’ science objectives through

customer collaborations, maintaining an awareness of competitor activities

to support short and long term PBO business objectives targeting

appropriate market segments with Company solutions. Provide disciplinary

scientific leadership to present work through patents centered on the

development of new technologies and workflows, peer reviewed publications

in high impact journals and lectures. When appropriate, patent and/or

publish papers and reviews in internationally recognised journals. Produce

suitable material for technical marketing literature to enable the

development of marketing initiatives in support of Field Marketing and

Sales activity. Work collaboratively across organization with Product

Management and R&D on current and new products and solutions that will

better meet customer business objectives (may entail identifying

partnerships and acquisition opportunities to support the group’s

strategy). Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing through the

development of cross-functional scientific networks in areas that are

critical to the business. Work collaboratively in a highly-matrixed

organization with other professionals throughout the organization to ensure

transfer of best practices and overall science development. Ensure

compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements: Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science or related

field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) as well as 3 years

of experience in the job offered and demonstrated experience in

glycoprotein and glycan characterization, including both LC and MS

technical approaches, OR, in the alternative, a Ph.D in Chemistry, Biology,

Science or related field focused on glycoprotein and glycan

characterization and 0 years of experience. Also requires Demonstrated

expertise (DE) applying GU values in glycan analytical workflows in a

biopharmaceutical industry; DE in a biopharmaceutical characterization in

preclinical and development spaces; DE with Empower CDS and Empower CDS

enterprise system administration; DE identifying and interpreting complex

carbohydrate structure and its potential impact on biotherapeutic mode of

action; DE with multiple modes of chromatography as it relates to glycan

analysis (RP, HILIC, IEX, 2D applications); DE in chromatography and use of

various HPLC/UPLC systems, fraction collection technologies, and detectors;

DE in both written and oral communication at both national and

international conferences in the field of glycan analysis and glycobiology.

Expertise may be gained during doctoral program.

Apply online at www.waters.com and click careers.

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