Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science​/ Research, Biotech Research

Length of assignment: 12+ months to start

Job Location: Onsite, Worcester, MA USA

Contractor position – Biologics Develop ability

The Biologics CMC Develop ability team is an integral part of the Biologics CMC Drug Product Development Org. The Biologics CMC Develop ability team is responsible for- (1) the identification of biophysical- and chemical liabilities in discovery-stage biologic drug candidates to guide lead selection, and (2) for characterization of the key CMC attributes important for biologic drug development. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated scientist to join the Biologics CMC Develop ability team.

• Perform in-depth LC-MS based characterization of therapeutic biologic molecules and their post-translational modifications.
• Conduct liquid chromatography-based characterization of biologic drug candidates (size exclusion, ion exchange, and reverse phase).
• Execute experimental protocols, collect results, and perform data analysis carefully and independently.
• Maintain excellent documentation of work including electronic lab notebook and protocols.
• Prepare and deliver concise scientific presentations of experimental results.
• Oversee maintenance of key laboratory equipment and routine laboratory operations.
• Build strong relationships with other team members and across groups.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and documentation compliance.

• Biologics characterization using liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry (or equivalent, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with 5+ (BS) or 2+ years (MS), or Ph.D. with 0+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry (or equivalent, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with 5+ (BS) or 2+ years (MS), or Ph.D. with 0+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience with protein mass‑spectrometry (subunit analysis, peptide mapping, disulfide mapping) and data processing is required.
• Experience with liquid chromatography methods commonly used for characterization of biologic proteins is required.
• Experience with liquid handling robots and their programming would be highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated track record of independent thinking, creativity, and scientific accomplishment.
• Highly responsible and self‑motivated.
• Skills to plan and conduct experiments with high quality and timely deliverables. Able to perform data analysis using MS Excel & Graph Pad.
• Team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills.

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