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Analytical Development Scientist II

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OfficeBend, Oregon
Serán BioScience provides custom formulation, process development and clinical manufacturing services for a variety of pharmaceutical clients.  The Scientist II role will support the development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods used to characterize small molecule drug products for early and late phase clinical R&D to support client GMP Clinical Release and Stability programs.  The work performed in this role will help to shape analytical strategy, collaboration across functions, and deliver high‑quality data that enables the success of early/late phase clinical programs.
### Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform analytical testing such as UHPLC/HPLC, KF, Water Activity, Dissolution to support small molecules drug product development in GMP environment
  • Develop and optimize methods for drug products across early phase and late phase clinical stages
  • Execute method transfers to QC or partner labs, ensuring robustness and compliance.
  • Plan, troubleshoot, and independently execute laboratory studies, generating high‑quality data for CMC decision‑making.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, analytical methods, and protocols, contributing to regulatory‑ready documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (QC, QA, Process Development, Project Management) and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in analytical development, providing technical leadership and supporting analytical strategy.
  • Initiate, draft, and perform testing for discrepancy reports; as necessary.
  • Maintain GMP training certification to be able to perform work in a GMP laboratory
  • Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose solutions
  • Identifies out of trend data.
  • Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives.
    • ### Required Skills/Abilities
    • Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
    • Demonstrates intermediate expertise with analytical equipment (e.g. disso, KF, GC, LC, XRPD, or mDSC; preferred LC and GC)
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
    • Ability to function well in a high-paced work environment
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
    • Accepts feedback and constructively manages conflict
    • Proficient with Empower
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
    ### Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, with 4 years of hands-on lab experience preferred; or
    • Master’s degree in chemistry or related field, with 2 years of hands-on lab experience preferred.
    • Requires 1 year of GMP experience.
    ### Physical Requirements
    • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Prolonged periods of standing or sitting while monitoring laboratory equipment.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
    • Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance.

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    At Serán, we use science-first methodology and cutting-edge drug delivery technologies to enable our client's medicines and improve patients' lives.

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    Employees
    170
    Industry
    Biotechnology
    Headquarters
    Bend, Oregon
    Founded
    2016
    Company location
    63040 Lower Meadow Dr, Suite 110, Bend, Oregon 97701, US
    Specialties
    CDMO, Drug Product, Formulation Development, cGMP Clinical Manufacturing, Hot Melt Extrusion, Spray Drying, Solubility Enhancement, Enhanced Bioavailability, Multiparticulates, Solid Dosage Forms, Inhalable Particulates, Process Engineering, Particle Engineering, Nanoparticle Formulations, and Packaging and Labeling

    Key team members

    Randy Wald

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    Jeffrey Evans

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    Mark Kastantin

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    Rod Ketner

    Rod Ketner

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