Associate Scientist

Collabera; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays annually

Any additional benefits applicable

Job summary

Collabera is seeking an Associate Scientist to support analytical method development and the characterization of protein-based biologic therapies in a late-stage development setting. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and regulatory support, working onsite in Cambridge.

Responsibilities include method development, instrument troubleshooting (HPLC/UPLC), and documentation in electronic notebooks, with Empower software proficiency highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of scientific/pharmaceutical experience, or a Bachelor’s with 4+ years.
• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of industry laboratory experience and GMP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of analytical methods and process development activities.
• Analyze late-stage protein-based therapies using LC, capillary electrophoresis, and compendial methods.
• Document data in electronic notebooks and author protocols and reports.
• Present results to the team and support regulatory filings as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain HPLC/UPLC systems and instruments.
• Support data analysis and executive records for project teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Biochemistry experience

GMP experience

Education

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Degree in chemistry or biochemistry or pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline

Tools

HPLC/UPLC instruments

Empower software

Job description

• Process Development Associate Scientist ( onsite position Standard 8-5 local hours).
• In the role of Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting the development of analytical methods, the characterization of protein-based biologic therapies, and process development activities.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.
• Analyze late-stage protein-based therapies with advanced analytical techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, as well as compendial methods, such as pH, Visual Appearance, turbidity, etc.
• Support the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methods.
• Other duties include data analysis, preparation of electronic notebook records of experimental data, authorship of technical protocols and reports, presentation of results at team meeting, and support for regulatory filings as needed.
• Expert level experience troubleshooting, and maintaining HPLC/UPLC instruments.
• Expertise in the use of Empower software (e.g., custom field creation, writing instrument methods, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 2 year of scientific / pharmaceutical experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience
• Degree in chemistry ( Master +2 y, Bachelor+ 4 y), biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Excellent laboratory skills with 2+ years of experience in industry laboratories
• Analytical chemistry/biochemistry experience
• Experience working in biopharmaceutical industry
• GMP experience preferred

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $28.00 - $30.00 per hour.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [life insurance]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]

• [paid parking/public transportation]
• [Paid time off]
• [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time]
• [Days/hours of paid vacation time]
• [Weeks of paid parental leave]
• [Paid holidays annually]
• [any additional benefits applicable]