Serán seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Analytical Sciences group to play a key role in analytical characterization and method development for novel pharmaceutical drug products. This role supports process and process development by serving as a technical leader within the laboratory, driving method development, troubleshooting analytical challenges, interpreting complex data sets, and integrating analytical strategies across programs. The Senior Scientist independently designs experimental plans, authors reports, leads cross-functional discussions, and ensures scientific rigor across analytical deliverables. This position routinely interacts with internal and external partners, represents the analytical function in project teams, and contributes strategically to development programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently performs and interprets data for analytical techniques including HPLC, sink dissolution, Karl Fischer, XRD, and DSC
- Independently develops analytical protocols, data templates, and experimental plans that align with program needs and analytical test methods
- Develops and manages experimental workplans, timelines, and priorities for assigned projects
- Interprets analytical data, identifies trends, proposes hypotheses, and recommends next steps
- Authors technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance and contributes to regulatory-supporting documentation as needed
- Leads troubleshooting efforts on instruments and analytical workflows; contributes to laboratory instrumentation strategy, maintenance planning, and continuous lab improvements
- Serves as the analytical lead for cross-functional project teams, independently representing the analytical function to internal stakeholders and external partners
- Ensures all work complies with laboratory best practices, safety standards, and development SOPs
- May have direct reports with assumed supervisory responsibilities
- Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
Required Skills and Abilities
- Extensive experience with HPLC and strong hands-on laboratory skills
- Preferred experience with Waters Empower
- Strong data interpretation skills
- Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across technical levels
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced environments
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
Education and Experience
- B.S. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience;
or
- M.S. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience;
or
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
- GMP experience not required
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)
- Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
