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MSAT Scientist Mass Spectrometry
Develop and optimize LC-MS methods for biologics, ensuring compliance and innovation
Job
About the Role
As an MSAT Scientist within the Analytical Science and Technology (AST) team, you will play a key role in the Recombinant Mammalian Drug Substance (DS) function of the global MSAT organization. This team owns Life Cycle Management of mammalian cell culture-based DS processes across a global biologics manufacturing network.
You will contribute to:
- Launching new products and supporting commercial manufacturing.
- Driving innovation through advanced analytics, digital labs, and next-generation processes.
- Supporting a diverse portfolio including monoclonal and multi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, ADCs, synthorins, and nanobodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Method Development & Transfer
- Develop, optimize, execute, and transfer LC-MS methods.
- Act as subject matter expert for HPLC and mass spectrometry.
- Own methods end-to-end: development, optimization, execution, data reporting, and documentation.
- Analytical Expertise
- Integrate LC-MS characterization data with process and product knowledge.
- Identify improvements to enhance robustness and reduce cycle time.
- Support investigations and generate scientific protocols and reports.
- Cross-Functional Support
- Provide technical expertise for deviations, process improvements, and late-stage/commercial products.
- Collaborate with global teams across multiple sites.
- Innovation & Compliance
- Contribute to digital lab initiatives and advanced analytics.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
Profile
Required Profile
- Education
- PhD or Master’s in Life Sciences with mandatory mass spectrometry experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years in LC-MS method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with large molecule LC-MS data interpretation (intact or peptide level).
- Familiarity with peptide mapping and glycan analysis workflows (preferred).
- Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry fundamentals.
- Knowledge of GMP and biologics manufacturing/testing.
- Proficiency in data trending and statistical techniques.
- Soft Skills
- Quality-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities.
- Problem-solving mindset and flexibility to support lab and project work.
- Language
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Benefits
As an AKKODIS Team member, you will be:
- Onboarded in your position via a buddy process
- Supported in your career by your Business Manager
- Actor of your training plan and your personal and professional development
- Benefiting from a permanent contract
- Benefiting from a competitive salary package including several extra-legal benefits
Company profile
Akkodis is a global digital engineering consulting company that empowers organizations to accelerate and innovate. With roots in IT and engineering, research & development (ER&D), we combine technology and talent to drive our clients’ digital transformation.
