Purification Process Development Associate (Contract)

Visterra; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Visterra is seeking a Research Associate Contractor for its Purification Process Development group in Waltham, MA. The role focuses on executing lab-based purification experiments to advance development programs and support tech transfer, working closely with Analytical Development, Cell Culture, QA, and external CMOs.

Expect ~80% lab time and collaboration across teams. The position is located at Visterra’s offices in Waltham, MA, with responsibilities spanning developability assessments and

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS in chemical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, biology or related field (0-2 yrs exp)
• Experience with liquid chromatography purification operations across modality and scale, AKTA controllers included
• Ability to think critically and communicate across broad audiences

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments in purification lab to support development and tech transfer
• Present work at dept and cross-functional meetings
• Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment
• Document results in notebooks, transfer docs, and reports
• Keep current with new technologies to improve process development

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication across audiences

Independent worker

Lab execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master in chemical engineering / biotechnology / chemistry / biology

Tools

AKTA chromatography controllers

Job description

Visterra is seeking a Research Associate Contractor for its Purification Process Development group in Waltham, MA. The role focuses on executing lab-based purification experiments to advance development programs and support tech transfer, working closely with Analytical Development, Cell Culture, QA, and external CMOs.

Expect ~80% lab time and collaboration across teams. The position is located at Visterra’s offices in Waltham, MA, with responsibilities spanning developability assessments and