Analytical Scientist

Do you get motivated by working in a dynamic and passionate atmosphere where you can put your scientific skills and experience into play?

As Analytical Scientist at IO Biotech, you will be responsible for analytical testing and data analysis to support formulation development and process optimization. You will work closely with process, drug product development, and quality control teams to ensure the timely delivery of analytical results and support product development timelines.

With direct report to Senior Director, Drug Product Development, you will develop and optimize analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals’ characterization and quality control, including proteins and peptides – primary methods are UPLC, LC-MS, pharmacopeial testing (chemical/physical methods).

Your tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Laboratory activities
• Oversee QC release testing deviations and guide from a quality control perspective
• Provide technical expertise and support to cross-functional teams, including formulation, process development, and quality control
• Design and execute experiments to support method development, validation, and transfer to manufacturing sites and quality control laboratory
• Analyse and interpret stability data, prepare technical reports and presentations to support internal and external communication of results
• Contribute to the preparation and review of regulatory filings and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

You thrive in a fast-paced and cross-functional team environment where no two days are alike. You easily move between independent and collaborative tasks and are comfortable with both types. When needed, you are not afraid of taking technical risks to achieve new results and knowledge, and you tackle changes and challenges with a positive can-do mindset.

IO Biotech offers an exciting position in a growing biotech company. You will have significant opportunities to impact and shape the future of IO Biotech in the journey to bring innovation to the field of immunotherapy and to bring therapeutic benefits to their patients’ health every day.

Traveling: Approx. 10 days per year.

Domicile: Within commuting distance of the office in Nørrebro, Copenhagen.

For more details, please contact Senior Research Consultant Caroline Krüger, Unique Human Capital, via email: cak@uhc.dk. All applications must be in English and are treated confidentially.

Your qualifications are +5 years of industrial experience with solid work experience in analytical development, preferably from the biopharmaceutical industry. During this time, you have worked actively with developing and validating analytical methods for the characterization and quality control of proteins and/or peptides.

You possess expertise in a broad range of analytical techniques, including LC and MS, and have a strong understanding of regulatory guidelines for analytical methods validation and GMP requirements.

You have a BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or another related field of study. You are fluent in English on all levels.