Biopharma Associate Scientist: HPLC & Troubleshooting

Aequor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in Cambridge, MA seeks a candidate for a Manager role with 2+ years in biopharma. The position emphasizes hands-on bioanalytical work (SEC HPLC, Ion Exchange HPLC) and strong communication to coordinate a large team of researchers.

The ideal candidate will perform experiments, organize data, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing robust, reproducible results and supporting cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• 2+ years in a biopharma/biotech lab environment.
• Experience with bioanalytical assays and HPLC.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to obtain reproducible results.
• Plans and analyzes experiments, records data, and interprets results.
• Transfers methods from literature and modifies as needed.
• Develops new protocols with moderate review.
• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions.
• Communicates data and interpretation to the group.
• Ensures quality data through robust systems.
• Operates standard lab equipment and major instruments (HPLC, CE).
• Troubleshoots equipment and experimental issues.
• Contributes to reports, papers, and regulatory documents.
• Supports safety, recruiting and committee activities.
• May train staff or supervise others.
• Coordinates resources to complete tasks.
• Knows when to seek input and when to decide independently.

Skills

Bioanalytical assays

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

SEC HPLC

Ion Exchange HPLC

HPLC instruments

Job description

Aequor in Cambridge, MA seeks a candidate for a Manager role with 2+ years in biopharma. The position emphasizes hands-on bioanalytical work (SEC HPLC, Ion Exchange HPLC) and strong communication to coordinate a large team of researchers.

The ideal candidate will perform experiments, organize data, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing robust, reproducible results and supporting cross-functional groups.