Purification Scientist (Contract) for Viral Vectors

Binding Minds Inc. (Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Boston is seeking a highly motivated Contractor – Purification Scientist to support the purification and characterization of viral vectors and biologics. The candidate should have a Master’s degree and at least 2 years of experience with chromatography techniques. Responsibilities include executing purification processes, operating AKTA systems, and data analysis. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to meet project timelines. The position offers a pay range of $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on purification experience in an academic or industry setting.
• Strong practical expertise in ion-exchange and affinity chromatography.
• Solid understanding of basic analytical methods for product characterization.

Responsibilities

• Execute purification processes including affinity chromatography and ion-exchange chromatography.
• Operate AKTA systems for small-to-large-scale purification runs.
• Perform TFF operations for buffer exchange and concentration.
• Support experimental design, data collection, and documentation aligned with GMP/GLP.
• Assist with troubleshooting and optimization of purification processes.

Skills

Ion-exchange chromatography

Affinity purification

Tangential flow filtration (TFF)

Analytical methods (UV, SDS-PAGE, ddPCR, ELISA, HPLC)

Buffer preparation

Education

Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline

Tools

AKTA systems

Unicorn software

Job description

A biotechnology company in Boston is seeking a highly motivated Contractor – Purification Scientist to support the purification and characterization of viral vectors and biologics. The candidate should have a Master’s degree and at least 2 years of experience with chromatography techniques. Responsibilities include executing purification processes, operating AKTA systems, and data analysis. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to meet project timelines. The position offers a pay range of $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr.