Analytical Development Scientist

parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Massachusetts, Woburn

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pace Life Sciences is a premier Contract Research and Development Organization located just north of Cambridge, MA providing pharmaceutical research and development services for small molecules, protein biologics, oligonucleotide and mRNA therapeutics, and other innovative drug candidates.

We seek a highly motivated scientist with experience in analytical method development to support method and formulation development. Our clients include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from new startups to those with global operations who partner with us to develop novel and innovative medicines. This is a full‑time scientist position in Woburn, MA with title commensurate to experience.

• Independently design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present results.
• Routinely communicate with clients to present results and describe planned experiments clearly and concisely both verbally and in written documents.
• Strive to meet agreed‑upon timelines and regularly communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve research and development skills to advance technical capabilities of Pace.

• Minimum 4 years of experience and a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, or closely related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in multiple chromatography (SEC, IEX, & IPRP HPLC/UPLC), spectroscopy (UV, CD), mass spectrometry (LC‑MS, LC‑MS/MS), and electrophoresis (CGE, PAGE) technologies.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Established track record of significant contributions as an individual technical expert as well as the ability to thrive in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Development and use of analytical methods for identity, assay, purity/impurity, and characterization of large nucleic acid molecules such as oligonucleotides, gRNA, mRNA.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills as well as polished presentation skills.
• Ability to manage people and projects.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Senior Scientists will be required to work longer days from time to time to complete a project or finish job responsibilities.

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors and related items in a lab setting.

Pace Life Sciences, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, age, religion, sex, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full‑time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and .

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.