Scientist, Analytical Development

Recruiter - Life Sciences at Randstad USA

Job Summary

The Analytical Development team is seeking a highly self‑motivated analytical chemist to join us for a 12‑month contract. This role will support analytical method development for small molecule and oligonucleotide programs. This position requires expertise in analytical chemistry and extensive experience in analytical techniques such as LC, LC‑MS, GC, and GC‑MS. The position also requires adequate knowledge of organic chemistry or pharmaceutical science.

Hands‑on experience with high‑resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and prep LC would be a plus.

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job type: Contract

Salary: $37.00 - $41.85 per hour

Work hours: 9 to 5

Education: Masters

• Design, execute, and document experiments under guidance.
• Optimize analytical method conditions for LC and GC, coupled with MS and other detectors.
• Perform sample testing, analyze data, interpret results, and document results.
• Troubleshoot analytical and instrumentation issues.
• Draft technical reports and protocols.
• Participate in relevant meetings to learn advancements in analytical technologies for small molecules and oligonucleotide therapeutics.

Required

• MS in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical science, and other relevant fields.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with basic lab skills, such as pipetting, solution preparation, centrifugation, filtration, etc.
• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience with LC‑MS and GC‑MS instrumentation, along with new method development.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and strong motivation to learn.
• Proficiency in IT tools such as office software and data management platform.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• PhD ideally in analytical chemistry, but organic chemistry, pharmaceutical science, and other relevant fields would also be preferred.
• Experience with HRMS and prep LC.
• Experience with Chem Station.

• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Liquid Chromatography (LC)
• Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.