Associate Scientist

US Tech Solutions; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a qualified candidate to join their Analytical R&D organization in Andover, MA. The role involves developing analytical methodologies for biotherapeutic products and requires experience in HPLC, SDS-PAGE, and data interpretation.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong documentation skills, with a focus on working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Waters Empower is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience using HPLC and SDS-PAGE for biological analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software like Excel and Powerpoint.
• Documentation skills are necessary for tracking data and results.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methodologies for biotherapeutic products.
• Perform routine analytical testing using established methodologies.
• Provide data interpretation to team and customers.

Skills

HPLC

SDS-PAGE

data interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Tools

Waters Empower

Job description

Job Description

• The qualified candidate will join the Analytical R&D organization located in Andover, MA to enable the development of biological therapeutics at Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development.
• The candidate will be part of a group responsible for developing analytical methodologies and strategies needed to progress biotherapeutic products through the pipeline; this includes method development and qualification, process support, formulation and stability support, and product characterization.
• The candidate will be responsible for becoming proficient in a number of analytical methodologies including HPLC, SDS-PAGE, iCE, CE, UV-Vis, and a variety of compendial assays.
• The main function of the position will be to provide routine analytical testing using established methodologies.
• The ideal candidate will have experience using some or all of the above analytical methodologies for the analysis of biologics (e.g. proteins, antibodies, peptides, and conjugates), and have proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Powerpoint. Other experiences of interest include familiarization with cGMPs, working knowledge of various data systems including Waters Empower.
• Required skills are HPLC and/or CGE (aka SDS-CE). Empower experience is highly desirable. In addition, the candidate should have good documentation skills and will be expected to tabulate and provide data interpretation to their team and to their customers. The candidate must excel at working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.