Downstream Processing Associate Scientist – 18-Month Role

Virtual Company; Westford (MA, NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Associate Scientist, Downstream Processing for a prominent client. This is an 18-month assignment located in Durham, NC, with pay of $35-38/hr.

You will perform hands-on downstream operations such as depth filtration, chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) across small and large scales, support pilot- and large-scale batches, document procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely study execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 0–1 years.
• Hands-on downstream operations experience in depth filtration, chromatography or TFF.
• Ability to follow procedures and document results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Execute experimental and process activities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Perform downstream operations on small and large scale (depth filtration, chromatography, or TFF).
• Support pilot- and large-scale batches, including prep, sampling and documentation.
• Compile, analyze and summarize experimental data and share results with the team.
• Document procedures and results in accordance with good documentation practices.

Skills

depth filtration

chromatography

tangential flow filtration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking an Associate Scientist, Downstream Processing for a prominent client. This is an 18-month assignment located in Durham, NC, with pay of $35-38/hr.

You will perform hands-on downstream operations such as depth filtration, chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) across small and large scales, support pilot- and large-scale batches, document procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely study execution.