Associate Scientist

Aequor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Process Development Associate Scientist to support analytical method development for late-stage protein therapies, onsite 8-5 local hours.

You will analyze samples by capillary electrophoresis and HPLC/UPLC, troubleshoot instruments, document results in electronic notebooks, author protocols and reports, and assist with regulatory filings as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2 years of scientific/pharmaceutical experience or a Bachelor's with 4 years of experience.
• Experience supporting analytical method development and characterization of protein-based biologics.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization and troubleshooting of analytical methods.
• Analyze late-stage protein therapies using capillary electrophoresis, LC and compendial methods.
• Document data in electronic notebooks, author technical protocols and reports.
• Present results at team meetings and assist with regulatory filings as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain HPLC/UPLC instruments and use Empower software.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Empower software

Job description

Job description:

Process Development Associate Scientist (onsite position Standard 8-5 local hours)

Do you want to make an impact by helping advance promising new medicines in development? We have an exciting career opportunity available in our Pivotal Attribute Sciences team at the *** site in Cambridge, MA. 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. At ***, our mission to serve patients drives all that we do. Come join us to work alongside talented scientific colleagues to advance ***'s innovative pipeline of therapies.

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