Associate Scientist

SPECTRAFORCE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in biopharmaceuticals is seeking a Chemist for their Cambridge lab. The ideal candidate will have HPLC expertise and lab experience, preferably with an advanced degree. The position involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating in a team environment to drive scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with bioanalytical assays like SEC HPLC, Ion Exchange HPLC.
• Experience with basic assays such as pH, osmolality, protein concentration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and conduct experiments, record and analyze data.
• Develop and implement new laboratory protocols.
• Communicate and interpret results to the work group.

Skills

HPLC expertise

Good communication skills

Education

M.S. in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology or related discipline

B.S. with relevant experience

Job description

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Fully onsite 8-5. Cambridge site. Must be able to commute to site. Open to relocation candidates but must be willing to start ASAP.

Must have: HPLC expertise and hands on lab experience.

M.S. and 1 YOE would be ideal.

B.S. and 3 YOE would be acceptable but a M.S is preferred.

Someone who has a couple of years experience in biopharma working on bioanalytical assays such as SEC HPLC, Ion Exchange HPLC, and some basic assays like pH, osmolality, protein concentration etc. Good communication skills are also a must as they will work with a big group of people.

1+ Years w/ Relevant MS OR equivalent 3+ Years w/ Relevant BS

To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision. With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities include:

1 Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision,

2 Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data,

3 Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary,

4 Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review,

5 Works efficiently in a matrix team environment and collaborates with coworkers,

6 Communicates data and interpretation to work group,

7 Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data,

8 Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques (HPLC, CE, physical property testing...),

9 Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties,

10 Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents,

11 Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees,

12 May train staff and/or supervise others,

13 Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task,

14 Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments.

Requirements:

Minimum BS degree (MS is preferred) in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology or related discipline and at least 2 year experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Research, and Administrative

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

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