Scientist II, Bioanalytical

Description

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed, and consumed worldwide. USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

This is a hands-on, non-supervisory individual contributor position in which the incumbent applies their knowledge and practical experience in execution of bioanalytical projects on collaborative testing of reference standards, documentary standards and characterization of biological products. Additionally, the incumbent will also actively engage and contribute in verification, international and national reference standard development programs as assigned.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Aligns with USP’s mission, goals and objectives and complies with USP’s guidelines and other requirements.
• Demonstrates laboratory skills and hands on expertise in analytical Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/nLC), Biochemical assays (SDS-PAGE, Western blot & IEF) and Enzymatic/Protein assays (Spectrophotometer and Plate readers).
• Perform LOD & Water content experiments
• Plan and execute RS and Assay experiments
• Analyze HPLC data analysis using Empower, Open Labs CDS & other equivalent software
• Plans and executes Compendial and R&D projects besides contributing in the new initiatives viz., proof of concept studies in Biologics for product classes such as proteins, enzymes, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, peptides, antibiotics, raw material and any other biological products as assigned.
• Ability to plan, design, execute, and resolve technical issues within the scope.
• Evaluates and analyzes scientific reports, applies personal experience, academic training, and technical insights to troubleshoot and solve problems in the laboratory within the scope.
• Performs administrative responsibilities
• The candidate should be well-versed with operation and troubleshooting of all instruments used in performing the above-mentioned analytical techniques and should have sound knowledge of QMS systems & experience working in biopharma cGLP/cGMP
• Actively engages in project coordination with cross-functional/global teams and aligns with Global Biologics objectives.
• Prepares and reviews project reports, SOPs, and other documents to ensure compliance to USP’s Quality Management System and contribute in Internal audits, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 audits
• Assists and recommends improvements in laboratory/project management methods and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:

• MSc./M.Tech./M.Pharm. in relevant stream of Biological Sciences with 3-6 years of industry experience working in Analytical R&D and QC department of Biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in method development, validation and technology transfer and analytical characterization for biomolecules.
• Work experience in cGLP/cGMP environment
• Demonstrates strong skills and expertise in Ion Chromatography or SEC-MALS or Circular- dichroism or Capillary Electrophoresis
• Knowledge of reference standards development and collaboration related to biopharmaceutical products, reference materials manufacturing and development.

Additional Desired Preferences

• The candidate should have strong competencies in technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) usage
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

Job Category Chemistry & Scientific Standards

Job Type Full-Time