Scientist III Analytical Development

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. in Watertown, MA, seeks an Analytical Development Scientist (Scientist III) to lead analytical method development, optimisation and qualification for RNA, DNA and microbiome platforms.

The role offers technical ownership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will design phase-appropriate studies, support method transfers in a cGMP context, troubleshoot challenges, and document findings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance cutting-edge nucleic

Qualifications

• PhD in Biosciences or related field with 2+ years in industry OR
• Master's degree with 5+ years in industry OR
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimisation and qualification of analytical methodologies for RNA, plasmid DNA and microbiome platforms.
• Design and execute phase-appropriate analytical studies, method qualification and sample testing.
• Support analytical method transfer and development in a cGMP environment.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges, analyse data and document results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project milestones and technical deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes and introduce innovative technologies.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert supporting internal and external projects.

Skills

Analytical method development

Experimental design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

PhD in Biosciences or related

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Analytical Development Scientist looking to play a key role in advancing innovative RNA, DNA and microbiome-based technologies?

We are partnering with an innovative biotechnology organisation seeking a Scientist III - Analytical Development to join its growing team in Watertown, MA.

This is an exciting opportunity to take technical ownership of analytical method development, optimisation and qualification, supporting cutting-edge nucleic acid and microbiome platforms within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimisation and qualification of analytical methodologies for RNA, plasmid DNA and microbiome-based platforms.
• Design and execute phase-appropriate analytical studies, method qualification and sample testing.
• Support analytical method transfer and development activities within a cGMP environment.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges, analyse experimental data and deliver high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project milestones and technical deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes and introduce innovative technologies.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, supporting internal and external projects.

Requirements

• PhD in Biosciences or a related discipline with 2+ years of industry experience, OR
• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in analytical method development, optimisation and qualification.
• Experience working with nucleic acid platforms, including RNA and/or plasmid DNA, or microbiome-based technologies.
• Understanding of cGMP environments and analytical technology transfer.
• Proven ability to independently design experiments, troubleshoot methodologies and interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.