Scientist

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Cambridge (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a Scientist II to join their Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves profiling and formulating discovery molecules, utilizing HPLC and other analytical techniques. Candidates should have a strong background in analytical chemistry and laboratory experience. This is a contract position for 6 months, offering competitive pay based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience or 2+ years with Master’s/PhD.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulation components and molecules for testing.
• Utilize analytical methods such as HPLC, HPSEC, and spectrophotometry.

Skills

HPLC analysis

Analytical chemistry

Record-keeping

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry

Master’s/PhD

Job description

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Position: Scientist II

Location: Cambridge, MA

Duration: 6 months

Job Description

The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences team is a formulation team embedded within drug discovery in the Client Research Laboratories. Our group profiles molecules, biologics, and small molecules, conducting key pre-formulation studies to develop formulation strategies supporting candidate selection and clinical development.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support an experienced discovery formulation sciences team in profiling and formulating discovery molecules. Responsibilities include handling chemical compounds, preparing small and large molecule samples using manual and liquid handling robotics, and utilizing analytical methods such as HPLC, HPSEC, spectrophotometry, among others. Results are documented in electronic notebooks.

Typical daily tasks include preparing formulation components and molecules for stability and performance testing, primarily using HPLC-based techniques (HPLC-UV, HPLC-SEC-RI), electrophoresis, thermal, and X-ray analysis to characterize small molecules and biologics. Results are recorded electronically and communicated to team members to support project decisions. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with data playing a crucial role in lab decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry or related field with 3+ years of industry experience, or Master’s/PhD with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in HPLC analysis of biologics and small molecules.
• Strong record-keeping skills in laboratory notebooks.
• Excellent analytical chemistry laboratory skills.
• Experience handling, purifying, and characterizing chemical compounds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with small-scale pre-formulations.
• Experience with small-scale lipid nanoparticles.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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