Associate Scientist - MS&T Materials & Cryogenics

SOKOL GxP Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 120,061,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holiday pay

401(k) program

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

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

You will perform technical evaluations, risk assessments, change control activities, material control strategies, validations and qualifications, and supplier change evaluations,

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years of industry experience or MSc in a relevant field.
• Pharmaceutical industry background and cGMP awareness.
• Hands-on lab skills with protein analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Support cryogenics, consumables, materials, and single-use systems in biopharma manufacturing.
• Perform technical evaluations, risk assessments, and change management.
• Author or revise CMC docs, protocols, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement.

Skills

Protein analytical tools

Hands-on laboratory skills

cGMP awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS with 2+ years experience or MSc

ChemEng / Biochemical Eng / Materials Science / Chemistry

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.

Required:

• 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.

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.