Scientist

Mindlance; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a Scientist located in Andover, MA. This role focuses on supporting upstream teams and downstream purification activities, utilizing scientific expertise in chromatography and other purification techniques.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and have significant experience in biotechnology, performing purification independently as well as collaboratively in team settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in biotechnology with a Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in biotechnology with a Master's degree.
• 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology with a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream team and downstream purification activities.
• Execute purification processes for biologics using various methods.
• Serve as a purification and biochemistry resource for teams.

Skills

Biotechnology

Chromatography

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Tools

AKTA

UF/DF techniques

Column Chromatography

Job description

We are reputed staffing agency, founded in 1999, Mindlance is a certified diversity business (MBE) and has been ranked one of the fastest growing U.S staffing firms by SIA for eight consecutive years.

Job Description

Title: Scientist

Duration: 18 Months

Location: Andover, MA

The MSAT downstream purification group is responsible for providing support to the upstream team, as well as downstream development purification/optimization activities and providing support to routine manufacturing operations.

• Candidates should have in-depth scientific knowledge and experience in a wide array of techniques such as UF/DF, Flow through Column Chromatography as well as Bind/Elute Chromatography and ideally familiar with standard downstream equipment, e.g. AKTAs
• Experience in development of purification processes with technical understanding of their function
• Ensure the proper and timely execution in all aspects of purification processing to support group activities
• Perform small scale purification of biologics using precipitation, depth filtration, ultrafiltration, and chromatography independently or collaboratively
• Qualified candidates will serve as a purification and biochemistry resource for the department and project teams, while proactively providing historical product knowledge and experience

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience in biotechnology
• Master degree in a relevant discipline with 3+ years of experience in biotechnology
• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and effective communication are strongly desired
• Experience with technologies focused on purification of biomolecules and polysaccharides such as AKTA, UF/DF, Column Chromatography

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience in Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) principles, product specifications, and specification setting
• Demonstrated technical skills and scientific expertise in purification process development and troubleshooting
• Change agile, functional in a fast-paced team environment where multi-tasking required
• Enthusiastic about communicating to a broad range of stakeholders and seeking agreement in complex situations
• Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.

Additional Information

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