The Person Who Knows What the Molecule Will Do
Before a biologic can be manufactured, someone has to understand what it is.
Before it can be tested in humans, someone has to prove it's consistent.
Before regulators will approve a trial, someone has to show them the data.
That someone is you.
At Lambda CDMO, we're building an integrated biologics development engine—taking molecules from concept through GMP manufacturing to First-in-Human trials. We're looking for an analytical scientist who doesn't just run methods, but owns them. Who doesn't just generate data, but interprets it. Who understands that behind every chromatogram is a decision about whether a program moves forward.
If You Recognize Yourself in Any of These, Keep Reading
☐ You look at a new molecule and immediately start thinking: "How will I characterize that?"
☐ You've spent hours optimizing a method not because you had to, but because you knew it could be better.
☐ You read regulatory guidance documents for fun—or at least, you don't dread them.
☐ You've troubleshooted an instrument at 6pm on a Friday because the team needed the data Monday morning.
☐ You care about method transfer because you've seen what happens when it's done poorly.
☐ You know that "good enough" isn't good enough when a regulator might review your work.
If you checked multiple boxes, we should talk.
What You'll Actually Work On
Monoclonal Antibodies. Biosimilars. Novel Formats.
Your portfolio won't be one molecule, one project, one method. You'll work across programs—each with unique challenges, each requiring bespoke analytical solutions. Some will be straightforward. Some will keep you up at night. All will matter.
Methods That Have to Work
Not "work in theory." Work every time. Work when transferred to QC. Work when scrutinized by regulators. Work when the process team changes something and your method needs to detect the impact.
Instruments You'll Know Intimately
HPLC (NP, RP, SEC, CEX). cIEF. CE-SDS. SoloVPE. Mass spec. Maybe DLS, DSC, CD when the molecule demands it. You'll know not just how to operate them, but how to push them, troubleshoot them, and interpret what they're telling you.
Problems That Need Solving
- The method works in development but fails in QC. Why?
- The process team changed a parameter. What happened to the product?
- The impurity profile looks different. Is it real or an artifact?
- The regulatory deadline is approaching. How do we validate this faster without cutting corners?
Documents That Tell the Story
Method validation reports. Technical transfer documents. Investigation summaries. IND sections. You'll write them, review them, and stand behind them. Because in this business, if it isn't documented, it didn't happen.
The Technical Baseline
We need someone who has:
✅ 4–8 years developing and validating physicochemical methods for monoclonal antibodies
✅ An MSc or MTech in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or equivalent
✅ Deep hands-on experience with HPLC (multiple modes), CE-SDS, cIEF, and protein characterization
✅ Working knowledge of eLN and QMS environments
✅ Familiarity with regulatory guidance (ICH, USP) and GLP expectations
✅ Experience transferring methods to QC (and knows why that's harder than it sounds)
✅ Strong technical writing—your reports don't leave reviewers guessing
It's Even Better If You Have:
⭐ Mass spectrometry experience
⭐ DLS, DSC, or CD spectroscopy exposure
⭐ A track record of troubleshooting complex method issues
⭐ IND or CTA filing experience
⭐ GMP investigation participation
The Environment You'll Join
Not a Silo. A Team.
You'll sit alongside Process Development scientists who need your answers. QC colleagues who depend on your methods. Regulatory specialists who review your documentation. You're not off in a corner running samples—you're integrated into the program team.
Not Static. Evolving.
We're building something. New instruments. New capabilities. New molecule types. If you like routine, this might feel uncomfortable. If you like shaping how things get done, you'll fit right in.
Not Faceless. Visible.
When a program succeeds, your work is part of that success. When a regulator approves a filing, your data helped get them there. You won't wonder whether you made a difference.
What Success Looks Like Here
Year One:
- You've owned analytical development for at least two programs
- Your methods have successfully transferred to QC
- You've contributed to at least one regulatory submission
- The process team knows they can count on you for answers
Year Three:
- You're the go-to expert for your platform(s)
- You've mentored junior scientists on method development
- You've led at least one significant method improvement initiative
- Your name is known across the organization for technical depth
Year Five:
- You're shaping our analytical strategy for new modalities
- You're representing Lambda in client discussions
- You're contributing to industry publications or presentations
- You've helped build the next generation of analytical scientists
The Practical Details
📍 Location: To be confirmed based on facility
📋 Reports to: Analytical Development Lead
🧪 Department: Analytical Development, CDMO
📅 Start: When we find the right person
✈️ Travel: Minimal, occasional client or regulatory meetings as needed
Why Lambda CDMO?
We're not the biggest. That's by design.
We're big enough to handle complex programs. Small enough that your voice matters. Focused enough on biologics that your expertise is valued. Growing fast enough that your career can grow with us.
You'll get exposure you wouldn't get in a larger organization. You'll work on programs that matter. You'll be surrounded by people who care about the science—and about each other.
Still Reading?
Good. That means you're seriously considering whether this could be your next move.
Here's what we suggest:
- Look at your resume. Does it reflect 4–8 years of meaningful analytical development work with mAbs?
- Think about your motivations. Are you looking for a role where you can own the science, not just execute tasks?
- Consider your standards. Do you hold yourself to a level of rigor that matches what we've described?
If the answers are yes, we'd like to hear your story.
Apply Now
Tell us about the methods you've developed. The problems you've solved. The programs you've advanced.
We'll read every application. We'll respond to every applicant. Because we know what it's like to wait and wonder.
Join Lambda CDMO. Build the analytical foundation for tomorrow's therapies.
Lambda Therapeutic Research is an equal opportunity employer. We're building a team that reflects the diversity of the patients our therapies will serve. If you need accommodations during the application process, just let us know.
