Process Development Associate Scientist with HPLC/UPLC, Troubleshooting

Aequor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in Cambridge, MA seeks a Process Development Associate Scientist for onsite 12‑month contract to support analytical method development and protein-based biotherapeutics. The role focuses on HPLC/UPLC, troubleshooting, and data documentation.

You will work in a cross‑functional team, perform analyses with capillary electrophoresis and LC methods, maintain instruments, and contribute to regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2 years scientific/pharmaceutical experience or Bachelor's with 4 years experience.
• 2+ years laboratory experience in industry
• Analytical chemistry/biochemistry experience
• Biopharmaceutical industry experience

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.
• Analyze late-stage protein-based therapies with analytical techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, and compendial methods (pH, visual appearance, turbidity).
• Support development, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methods.
• Data analysis, electronic notebook records, drafting protocols and reports, presenting results at team meetings, and regulatory filing support as needed.
• Expert level troubleshooting and maintenance of HPLC/UPLC instruments.
• Expertise in Empower software for instrument methods and data handling.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Biochemistry

Laboratory skills

Biopharma industry

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Process Development Associate Scientist with HPLC/UPLC, Troubleshooting and Analytical chemistry/Biochemistry Experience (Onsite Job in Cambridge, MA)

Location: Cambridge, MA

Terms: Contract W2 Only

Duration : 12 Months Contract (Will Get Extended for Long)

Description:

Process Development Associate Scientist ( onsite position Standard 8-5 local hours)

Do you want to make an impact by helping advance promising new medicines in development? We have an exciting career opportunity available in our Pivotal Attribute Sciences team at the client site in Cambridge, MA. In the role of Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting the development of analytical methods, the characterization of protein-based biologic therapies, and process development activities. At client, our mission to serve patients drives all that we do. Come join us to work alongside talented scientific colleagues to advance client’s innovative pipeline of therapies.

Basic Qualification

Master’s degree and 2 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience

Skill Sets:

• Degree in chemistry ( Master +2 y, Bachelor+ 4 y), biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.


• Excellent laboratory skills with 2+ years of experience in industry laboratories


• Analytical chemistry/biochemistry experience


• Experience working in biopharmaceutical industry

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.


• Analyze late-stage protein-based therapies with advanced analytical techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, as well as compendial methods, such as pH, Visual Appearance, turbidity, etc.


• Support the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methods.


• Other duties include data analysis, preparation of electronic notebook records of experimental data, authorship of technical protocols and reports, presentation of results at team meeting, and support for regulatory filings as needed.


• Expert level experience troubleshooting, and maintaining HPLC/UPLC instruments.


• Expertise in the use of Empower software (e.g., custom field creation, writing instrument methods, etc.)