HPLC Analytical Development Scientist – Onsite Bedford

ThermoFisher Scientific; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bedford, MA is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to join our R&D team. The role focuses on developing and applying HPLC-based methods for bioprocessing and biologics quality attributes, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will design experiments, interpret data, and contribute to product development and technology transfer, supporting robust analytical workflows and regulatory readiness. PhD/MS with relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS with 3+ years in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or related field; bachelor's with 5+ years acceptable.
• Hands-on experience with analytical chromatography systems, preferably HPLC or UHPLC.
• Strong understanding of analytical chromatography principles, method development, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and apply analytical HPLC methods to characterize product performance and support new product development.
• Design experiments to evaluate attributes relevant to regulated bioprocessing and biologics development.
• Develop strategies to assess critical-to-quality attributes like purity, aggregation, and identity.
• Generate and interpret complex datasets to inform decisions and development strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and other R&D teams.
• Support method transfer, manufacturing validation, and technology transfer activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry / Chemical Engineering or related field

MS in Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry / Bioprocessing or related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field

Tools

HPLC

UHPLC

Analytical chromatography systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bedford, MA is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to join our R&D team. The role focuses on developing and applying HPLC-based methods for bioprocessing and biologics quality attributes, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will design experiments, interpret data, and contribute to product development and technology transfer, supporting robust analytical workflows and regulatory readiness. PhD/MS with relevant experience is preferred.