Downstream Purification Research Associate (Contract)

Visterra Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Visterra Inc. is seeking a Research Associate Contractor in Purification Process Development in Waltham, MA. The role will execute lab-based experiments, support process development, and collaborate with Analytical Development, Cell Culture, QA, and contract manufacturing partners.

Expect to spend ~80% of time in the lab at Visterra’s Waltham facilities. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Purification, you will plan experiments to assess developability of candidate molecules, present data at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, biology or a related discipline; 0-2 years of industry experience may apply.
• Experience developing and supporting liquid chromatography purification unit operations across modality and scale, including operation of AKTA chromatography controllers.
• Ability to think critically and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Capacity to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments in purification lab to generate material for internal customers and support process development and tech transfer.
• Present work at department and cross-functional meetings; contribute as a process lead in drug development team meetings.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Document experimental results in notebooks, transfer docs and reports; present data in meetings.
• Keep current with new technologies to improve process development capabilities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field

Tools

AKTA controllers

Chromatography equipment

Job description

Visterra Inc. is seeking a Research Associate Contractor in Purification Process Development in Waltham, MA. The role will execute lab-based experiments, support process development, and collaborate with Analytical Development, Cell Culture, QA, and contract manufacturing partners.

Expect to spend ~80% of time in the lab at Visterra’s Waltham facilities. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Purification, you will plan experiments to assess developability of candidate molecules, present data at