Internship Downstream Process Development Scientist Jobs in Springfield, PA

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

Position Summary:

The Analytical Scientistwill be joining a growing Regenerative Biologics group working on Process and Analytical Development for our developing recombinant protein projects. This role will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating analytical methods to characterize recombinant proteins, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. This role will also serve as technical contact for outside CDMOs and CROs for assay development, transfer, and validations.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for the characterization of recombinant proteins, including purity, identity, potency, and structural integrity.

• Perform and troubleshoot advanced analytical techniques, such as HPLC/UPLC (SEC, RP, IEX), capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, icIEF), mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis, CD, FTIR).

• Support formulation development, process development, and stability studies by providing analytical insights into protein structure and degradation pathways.

• Conduct assay transfer and validation activities in compliance with regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA) and prepare method qualification/validation reports.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with upstream/downstream process development, formulation, and quality teams to support CMC development.

• Analyze and interpret complex data, provide scientific conclusions, and present findings in technical reports and meetings.

• Author and review technical documents, including SOPs, protocols, regulatory submissions (IND, BLA), and scientific publications.

• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in protein analytics and contribute to innovation within the analytical development group.

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies

• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role

• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field (or M.S. with 5+ years of experience in protein analytical development). Previous experience in biopharmaceutical or CDMO setting preferred.

• Strong expertise in chromatographic (HPLC/UPLC), electrophoretic, and mass spectrometry-based methods for protein characterization.

• Hands-on experience in method development, qualification, and validation under GMP/GLP environments.

• In-depth knowledge of protein chemistry, post-translational modifications, aggregation, and degradation mechanisms.

• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA) and CMC requirements for biologics.

• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Empower, MassLynx, Genedata, Origin, JMP).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers' needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.