Analytical Scientist

Real; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave where required by law

Job summary

Real is seeking an analytical scientist to support upstream and downstream manufacturing labs by performing in-process sample testing in a non-GMP environment and ensuring accurate data reporting.

You will execute and troubleshoot ELISA, qPCR, potency assays, and support assay transfers, development, and implementation of new analytical methods, using HPLC/UPLC and capillary electrophoresis for biologics characterization.

Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with ELISA, qPCR, potency assays, HPLC/UPLC, and capillary electrophoresis.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Lexington, MA five days per week on a one-year contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for upstream and downstream manufacturing labs by performing in-process sample testing in a non-GMP environment and ensuring accurate data reporting.
• Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays including ELISA, qPCR, potency assays, and support assay transfers, development, and implementation of new analytical methods.
• Utilize HPLC/UPLC and capillary electrophoresis techniques for biologics characterization, with preferred experience in SEC, RP, CE-SDS, iCIEF, and titer assays.
• Maintain electronic lab notebooks, document results, prepare technical reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and analytical teams on method transfer, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Preferred background includes experience with monoclonal antibodies, protein therapeutics, and mammalian-cell bioprocessing.

Skills

ELISA

qPCR

Potency Assays

HPLC/UPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

Method Transfer/Validation

Biologics Characterization

Monoclonal Antibodies

Protein Therapeutics

Technical Reporting

Education

BS in Biochemistry/Biotechnology or related field

MS in related field

Job description

• Provide analytical support for upstream and downstream manufacturing science labs by performing in-process sample testing in a non-GMP environment and ensuring accurate data reporting.
• Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays including ELISA, qPCR, potency assays, and support assay transfers, development, and implementation of new analytical methods.
• Utilize HPLC/UPLC and capillary electrophoresis techniques for biologics characterization, with preferred experience in methods such as SEC, RP, CE-SDS, iCIEF, and titer assays.
• Maintain electronic lab notebooks, document results, prepare technical reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and analytical teams on method transfer, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Preferred background includes experience with monoclonal antibodies, protein therapeutics, and mammalian-cell bioprocessing.

Key Requirements

• BS in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 1+ year of experience.
• Hands-on experience with ELISA, qPCR, potency assays, HPLC/UPLC, and capillary electrophoresis.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Lexington, MA five days per week on a one-year contract.

Top Skills Sought

• ELISA
• qPCR
• Potency Assays
• HPLC/UPLC
• Capillary Electrophoresis
• Method Transfer/Validation
• Biologics Characterization
• Monoclonal Antibodies
• Protein Therapeutics
• Technical Reporting

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits:

• health insurance
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance
• paid leave where required by applicable law

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.