Senior Scientist, Early-Stage Process Development (Bioassay Analytical

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Help turn breakthrough ideas into life-changing medicines. Join a fast-growing CDMO where your analytical expertise drives innovation and accelerates our customers’ biologics from concept to clinic. We are seeking a Senior Scientist for our Early-Stage Process Development team with proven expertise in analyzing protein-based biotherapeutics using methods such as cell-based assays, ELISA, Octet, and qPCR.

The Department and Team

The Early-Stage Process Development Department (ESD) plays a crucial role in bringing new drugs from concepts to patients, with projects ranging from early pre-clinical development through clinical studies. The department is responsible for executing customer process transfer runs, developing and optimizing processes, and performing pilot-scale and characterization studies.

The department is composed of interdisciplinary teams where upstream, downstream, and analytical experts work together to achieve project goals. You will be part of a group of highly dedicated laboratory technicians and scientists, providing the critical analytical data that guides our process development efforts. You will experience close collaboration within the team and with various stakeholders, ensuring that our processes are well-understood and robust. The workplace is dynamic and flexible, with many opportunities to contribute, learn, and develop professionally.

About The Role

As a Senior Bioassay Analytical Scientist in ESD, you will be the analytical cornerstone for our process development projects. You will be responsible for providing timely and high-quality analytical support, using a range of techniques to characterize protein-based therapeutics and guide the development of robust manufacturing processes.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge therapies, mentor junior colleagues, and drive analytical excellence in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key responsibilities:

Provide dedicated analytical support for early-stage projects, including transfer runs, process optimization, formulation studies, and large-scale batches.

Perform and oversee a variety of analytical methods such as ELISA, Octet, qPCR, SoloVPE, and cell-based assays.

Collaborate closely with upstream and downstream scientists to provide data-driven insights that guide process development decisions and troubleshooting activities.

Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to laboratory technicians and junior scientists on analytical techniques and data interpretation.

Prepare and review technical protocols, SOPs, and reports to support project milestones, regulatory filings, and customer deliverables.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific/technical field. In addition, we expect you to have:

3+ years of experience in an analytical role within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in a CDMO or process development environment.

Hands-on experience with a range of analytical techniques for protein characterization is required, including methods such as ELISA, Octet, qPCR, SoloVPE, and cell-based assays.

A strong understanding of how analytical data supports CMC development for biotherapeutics.

Familiarity with working in a cGMP environment is considered a plus.

Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.

On a personal level we expect you to be a high-performing team player and to be ambitious on behalf of yourself and the company. You master the balance between speed of execution and quality of work. You embrace change and enjoy a rapid pace of work in a positive, can-do attitude and with a good sense of humor. You are experienced with working cross-functionally and internationally.

Application

Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.

For more information, please contact Manager, Early Stage Process Development, Anas Al-Khawaja, at

Applications are only accepted through our recruitment system. We review CVs and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once the position has been filled.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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