Scientist, Research Scientist

We are reputed staffing agency, founded in 1999, Mindlance is a certified diversity business (MBE) and has been ranked one of the fastest growing U.S staffing firms by SIA for eight consecutive years.

Title: Scientist

Duration: 18 Months

Location: Andover, MA

The MSAT downstream purification group is responsible for providing support to the upstream team, as well as downstream development purification/optimization activities and providing support to routine manufacturing operations.

• Candidates should have in-depth scientific knowledge and experience in a wide array of techniques such as UF/DF, Flow through Column Chromatography as well as Bind/Elute Chromatography and ideally familiar with standard downstream equipment, e.g. AKTAs
• Experience in development of purification processes with technical understanding of their function
• Ensure the proper and timely execution in all aspects of purification processing to support group activities
• Perform small scale purification of biologics using precipitation, depth filtration, ultrafiltration, and chromatography independently or collaboratively
• Qualified candidates will serve as a purification and biochemistry resource for the department and project teams, while proactively providing historical product knowledge and experience

• Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience in biotechnology
• Master degree in a relevant discipline with 3+ years of experience in biotechnology
• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and effective communication are strongly desired
• Experience with technologies focused on purification of biomolecules and polysaccharides such as AKTA, UF/DF, Column Chromatography

• Knowledge and experience in Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) principles, product specifications, and specification setting
• Demonstrated technical skills and scientific expertise in purification process development and troubleshooting
• Change agile, functional in a fast-paced team environment where multi-tasking required
• Enthusiastic about communicating to a broad range of stakeholders and seeking agreement in complex situations
• Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.