Biologist III

The Fountain Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Biologist III for a prominent client in Waltham, MA. This role involves developing purification processes for recombinant proteins and troubleshooting complex bioprocesses.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related discipline and have over 5 years of relevant industry experience. The position is contracted for 6 months offered at a pay rate of $53–$49 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize purification processes for recombinant proteins.
• Design and execute advanced process development studies.
• Lead impurity and viral clearance studies.
• Support technology transfer to manufacturing facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex purification processes.
• Analyze and document experimental data.
• Provide technical support for pilot-scale and GMP manufacturing.
• Evaluate and implement new purification technologies.

Skills

Recombinant protein purification

Advanced downstream bioprocess

Chromatography

Membrane filtration

Clarification

Process characterization

Impurity clearance

Viral clearance

Biologics manufacturing

GMP process development

Education

PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

5+ years of relevant industry experience

Job description

The Fountain Group iscurrently seeking a Biologist III for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Waltham, MA.Details for the position are as follows:

Job Title: Biologist III
Job ID: ABBVJP00035457
Location: 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $53–$49/hr
Duration: 6 months
Openings: 1

Job Description

• Develop and optimize purification processes for recombinant proteins using clarification, chromatography, and membrane filtration technologies.
• Design and execute advanced process development and characterization studies.
• Lead impurity and viral clearance studies.
• Support technology transfer to scale-up laboratories and manufacturing facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex purification processes and support technical investigations.
• Analyze and document experimental data using electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Provide technical support for pilot-scale and GMP manufacturing of clinical materials.
• Evaluate and implement new purification technologies and process innovations.

Education

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Required Skills

• Recombinant protein purification
• Advanced downstream bioprocess development
• Chromatography
• Membrane filtration
• Clarification
• Process characterization
• Impurity clearance
• Viral clearance
• Biologics manufacturing
• GMP process development

Preferred Skills

• Pilot-scale purification experience
• Technology transfer and manufacturing scale-up
• Clinical material manufacturing experience
• Evaluation of novel purification technologies
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) experience
• Complex downstream process troubleshooting and investigations