Junior Analytical Specialist - Biologics

Junior Analytical Specialist - Biologics

Selvita

Kraków, Poland

As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Analytical Specialist to join our Analytical Team, contributing to comprehensive and in-depth studies on Biological Drugs. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and a particular interest in protein characterization. We are looking for individuals who are eager to broaden their experience, contribute to innovative projects, and develop their expertise across a wide range of analytical platforms. In this position, you will work with advanced analytical technologies, including a number of chromatographic techniques such as RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, or IEX-HPLC, combined with MS, UV, or MALS detectors, alongside orthogonal techniques including DLS and DSC. You will become part of a supportive and collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing, scientific curiosity, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Our diverse project portfolio — spanning therapeutic protein characterization, comparability studies, and method development - offers an engaging and dynamic career path for professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful scientific impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the daily activities of the Protein Analysis Team, utilizing basic workflows for protein characterization;
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation to ensure optimal system performance;
• Design, optimize, develop, validate and execute analytical methods (LC-MS, SEC-HPLC, IEX-HPLC, RP-HPLC, and others) for the characterization of therapeutic proteins;
• Plan, perform, and document analytical and comparability studies of biologics in accordance with ICH guidelines, applying orthogonal analytical approaches where appropriate;
• Prepare protein samples following established protocols, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility;
• Apply common proteomic assays and mass spectrometry-related laboratory techniques to support project objectives;
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets, preparing clear and comprehensive technical reports;
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project teams to support timely and high-quality project delivery.

Your Background

• MSC/Ph.D. degree in life sciences: biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, or related fields;
• Strong theoretical understanding of protein structure and characterization, including PTMs, higher-order structure, stability, and aggregation;
• Practical knowledge of sample preparation for various chromatographic and mass spectrometry-based workflows;
• Theoretical knowledge of analytical separation techniques;
• Knowledge of methods development and validation in the protein area is in plus;
• Familiarity with set-up and data acquisition for global and targeted mass spectrometry approaches is in plus;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• High motivation with excellent organization and planning skills;
• Communication and team working skills;
• Strong desire to work in a challenging and hands-on environment.