Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

Duration: 12 months

Location:

Cambridge MA

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 2 years of scientific/pharmaceutical experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of scientific/pharmaceutical experience

Job description:

• Process Development Associate Scientist (onsite position Standard 8-5 local hours)
• Do you want to make an impact by helping advance promising new medicines in development? We have an exciting career opportunity available in our Pivotal Attribute Sciences team at the site in Cambridge, MA.
• In the role of Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting the development of analytical methods, the characterization of protein-based biologic therapies, and process development activities.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.
• Analyze late-stage protein-based therapies with advanced analytical techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, as well as compendial methods, such as pH, Visual Appearance, turbidity, etc.
• Support the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methods.
• Other duties include data analysis, preparation of electronic notebook records of experimental data, authorship of technical protocols and reports, presentation of results at team meeting, and support for regulatory filings as needed.
• Expert level experience troubleshooting, and maintaining HPLC/UPLC instruments.
• Expertise in the use of Empower software (e.g., custom field creation, writing instrument methods, etc.)

Top 3 must have skills:

• Degree in chemistry (Master +2 y, Bachelor+ 4 y), biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Excellent laboratory skills with 2+ years of experience in industry laboratories
• Analytical chemistry/biochemistry experience
• Experience working in biopharmaceutical industry
• GMP experience preferred.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary/hourly rate for this position is between $28.00 - 30.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k) retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short-term disability insurance], [paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].