Analytical Chemistry Scientist H/F Servier

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About our R&D Institute in Paris Saclay:

At the heart of one of the world's top eight innovation clusters, the Servier R&D Institute at Paris-Saclay is where visionary science meets a powerful global ecosystem. By uniting our Group's innovation potential with this prestigious center of excellence, we are not only accelerating the future of therapeutic discovery but also championing the global influence of French research.

About the role:

As part of our Analytical Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry team, you will play a key role in the characterization and analytical monitoring of small molecules, as well as the free-drug quantification of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). You will join an agile environment where technical expertise meets therapeutic innovation, at the heart of a high-level collaborative ecosystem.

Your main responsibilities:

• Chemistry follow-up: Perform quality control of synthesized products, confirm purity, and determine molecular formulas and structures of obtained products based on exact mass and fragmentation data.
• Perform complex Analyses: Ensure the quantification of "free-drug" within ADCs.
• Method Development: Design and optimize robust analytical methods to meet the evolving needs of research projects.
• Instrumental Park Management: Perform first-level maintenance and monitor equipment performance.
• Technical Expertise: Operate daily on U(H)PLC and GC systems coupled with a wide range of mass spectrometers.
• Interface and Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Continuously interact with the Spectroscopy platform to correlate mass spectrometry data with complex structural data.
• Work in close collaboration with the Bioconjugation and Protein Sciences laboratories on ADC projects.

What we're looking for :

Background: Master's degree / Engineering degree / PhD in analytical chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a chromatography and mass spectrometry laboratory, in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology research sector.
Hard Skills:

• In-depth expertise in LC-MS and GC-MS coupling techniques (various technologies: Q, QqQ, qToF, Orbitrap).
• Solid knowledge of organic chemistry will be considered a major asset for interpreting results and collaborating effectively with medicinal chemists.
  
• Language skills : Good command of English (written and spoken).

Soft Skills:

• Autonomy, scientific rigor and curiosity, and sense of responsibility
• Flexibility, agility, and excellent organizational skills
• Proactive spirit and a strong ability for teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Creative mindset and technical leadership

What We Offer: A dynamic and supportive environment with:

• 23 RTT days + 27 vacation days per year
• Teleworking possibility based on the position
• Performance-related and profit-sharing bonuses
• Premium health insurance and welfare coverage
• Numerous employee benefits (vouchers, bonuses, cultural and sports discounts)
• Modern facilities, subsidized restaurant, and gym access at some sites
• Certified Top Employer (France & Europe) for 3 years running

We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us.