Development Scientist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for development scientist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for chemistry and engineering support in technical transfer and troubleshooting of commercial API processes to relevant internal and external API sites, Upjohn Research and Development (R&D) and global technical groups.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with next-generation DNA and/or single cell RNA sequencing
• Analytical experience with NGS data sets
• Experience in the analysis and interpretation of complex data sets
• Familiarity with R, Bash, and/or Python
• Familiarity with variant interpretation tools
• Experience in spray drying, microfluidics, particle engineering, or polymer synthesis and characterization is highly desirable
• Background in combination device development or mechanical engineering is preferred
• Demonstrated track record of publications or patents

In response to your job posting for development scientist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for scheduled cleanings per SOPs throughout the facility to include GMP manufacturing rooms, R&D laboratories, warehouse and other areas as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• The development scientists will develop, build and train other development scientists in the area of protein sciences
• The development scientist will also work on and lead development & technical life cycle management (TLCM) projects associated with the current and future commercial drug products
• Relevant experience in the development of fill finish processes for biopharmaceutical drug products
• Strong Biophysics background
• Protein degradation assays
• Protein Structure-function relationships
• Protein biophysical structure determination methodologies
• Experience in product & protein characterisation techniques for example – CD, FTIR, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, HPLC, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, mDSC, FDM, DVS, TGA, Nephelomoetry

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the development scientist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for study monitoring oversight on clinical sample analysis according to GLP or GCP regulations, in accordance with the respective protocols and protocol amendments and any associated standard operating procedures and work instructions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated proficiency in cell handling techniques
• Generating biological data at the level of single cells by NGS, ddPCR, array CGH or related techniques
• Experience working with droplet-based assays
• Design, develop, conduct and/or review experiments including method development and method transfer
• Perform methods validations utilizing typical instrumentation including but not limited to LC, MS, GC
• Interpret data from routine and non-routine analyses in order to develop workable test methods and/or deduce and test mechanistic or systematic hypotheses
• Familiarity with other instrumental methods (IR, NMR, XRPD, TGA, KF, ) non-instrumental methods (wet chemical methods)
• Perform data audits in order to ensure accuracy of data and analytical processes

I would like to submit my application for the development scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and expertise to best construct data and execute analysis for feature detection, retrospective and predictive modelling, within a complex R&D and Vaccines environment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Facilitate the implementation of new package designs for product launches by ensuring the compatibility of package designs with existing packaging line equipment and technology
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance in investigating and approving packaging material specifications to ensure compliance with division and regulatory (Good Manufacturing Practices - cGMPs) requirements
• Reduce packaging waste and increase line efficiencies by identifying potential cost savings opportunities
• Assist factory teams in identifying root causes of packaging problems and subsequent solutions
• Recommend new technology or other improvements to increase the efficiencies of the packaging line operations
• Write and execute Packaging Qualification Protocols and Summary Reports
• BS in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or related discipline
• Contribute to experimental design for assigned activities

I would like to submit my application for the development scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support to other Abbott functional areas, including customer service, product quality assurance, commercial operations, new product R&D, and manufacturing operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Forward-thinking and able to lead and contribute to scientific/technical discussions
• Ph.D in chemistry, materials science, or related physical science
• Experience with QbD, statistical DOE, and risk assessment preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills and a high level of technical aptitude and creativity
• Deep and thorough understanding of chemical and material science, engineering and development of pharmaceutical dosage forms with focus on the impact of physicochemical properties on dosage form development
• Proven track record in identification and optimization of safe, scalable dosage forms that focus on product quality
• Experience in both solid dosage forms and parenteral drug products
• Sound understanding of physical chemistry and material science fundamentals