Associate Scientist - MS&T Materials & Cryogenics

SOKOL GxP Services; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with dental andVision

Holiday pay

401(k) program

Employee referral bonus program

The client retains the right to hire

Job summary

SOKOL GxP Services is seeking an Associate Scientist to support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group within MS&T. You will provide technical support for cryogenics, consumables, materials, and single-use systems used in commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

The role involves material and cryogenics evaluations, risk assessments, change management, validations, supplier changes, cold-chain studies, investigations, and lifecycle activities, as well as authoring CMC documents,

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years of industry experience, or MSc in a relevant field.
• Pharmaceutical industry background.
• Awareness of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of protein analytical tools and hands-on lab skills.
• Strong organizational, oral communication, and technical writing skills.
• Attention to detail and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to work as a team member or individual contributor.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for cryogenics, consumables, materials, and single-use systems in biopharma manufacturing.
• Conduct material and cryogenics evaluations, risk assessments, change management, validations, and lifecycle events.
• Author or revise CMC docs, protocols, reports, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement teams.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

analytical skills

experimental troubleshooting

oral communication

technical writing

team collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or related field

MS in related field (preferred)

Tools

Protein analytical tools

Job description

The Associate Scientist will support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group within Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T), providing technical support for cryogenics, consumables, materials, and single-use systems used in commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

The role will support material and cryogenics technical evaluations, risk assessments, change management, material control strategies, validations and qualifications, supplier change evaluations, cold-chain laboratory studies, manufacturing investigations, and lifecycle management activities. Responsibilities also include authoring or revising CMC documentation, protocols, reports, and technical presentations.

The scientist will collaborate with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement teams.

Position Details

• Hourly rate: $36.00–$41.90


• Start date: August 24, 2026;


• Contract length: 12 months;


• Location: Devens, MA;


• Work arrangement: 100% onsite;


• Schedule: Monday–Friday, normal business hours;


• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week;


• W-2 contract position with possible extension;


• No C2C options;


• No visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• BS with 2+ years of industry experience, or MSc, in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemistry, or an equivalent scientific field;


• Pharmaceutical industry background;


• Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements;


• Knowledge of common protein analytical tools and demonstrated hands‑on experimental laboratory skills;


• Strong organizational, oral communication, and technical writing skills;


• Strong attention to detail and experimental/troubleshooting aptitude;


• Ability to work effectively as both a team member and individual contributor;


• Self‑motivated approach to work;


• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Knowledge of manufacturing process validation.

Benefits

• Health insurance with dental and vision insurance options.


• Holiday pay.


• 401(k) program.


• Employee referral bonus program.


• The client retains the right to hire the contractor directly.