Analytical Technical Solutions Specialist

MSD

Join the Analytical Technical Solutions team as a Specialist providing analytical support for veterinary large molecule biotherapeutics. Involves working in regulated environments performing method development, validation and transfer activities.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeKansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,300 - $137,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, validate and transfer of phase-appropriate analytical methods for characterization and release testing of Large Molecule drug substances and drug products
Conduct HPLC based method development for characterization of biologics (may include, charge particle analysis, reduced mass etc.) to provide better understanding of biologics attributes
Interface with collaborators, CROs and CDMOs to facilitate method development, validation and transfer activities
Author, review and approve test procedures, protocols, and reports
Plan, execute, document and data analysis and present results
Troubleshoot and maintain lab instruments including but not limited to UPLC, LC-MS, particle counter, nanodrop etc. ensuring they remain in peak operational condition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related fields
3+ years of experience in biotech or pharma industry
Prior hands-on experience in analytical method development for large molecules or proteins/monoclonal antibodies preferred
Knowledge of method development and characterization of protein therapeutics using various analytical techniques, including liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/FPLC, size exclusion chromatography, LC-MS), SDS-PAGE, Western blot, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, particle size by DLS or equivalent and capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS)
ELISA, cell based, viral assays (TCID50, plaque assay, neutralization assays) and/or molecular biology experience are a plus
Familiarity with regulatory (GMP, USDA, FDA, ICH) guidelines and industry best practices
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Good attention to detail and ability to thoroughly document experiments, data, technical reports and findings electronically in an accessible manner with good documentation practices
Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical method developmentHPLCUPLCFPLCLC-MSSDS-PAGEWestern blotUV-Vis spectrophotometryDLScapillary electrophoresis

Soft Skills

multitaskingattention to detaildocumentationcommunication