Senior Biologist: Downstream Purification & GMP Process

The Fountain Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Biologist III for a prominent client in Waltham, MA. This role involves developing purification processes for recombinant proteins and troubleshooting complex bioprocesses.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related discipline and have over 5 years of relevant industry experience. The position is contracted for 6 months offered at a pay rate of $53–$49 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize purification processes for recombinant proteins.
• Design and execute advanced process development studies.
• Lead impurity and viral clearance studies.
• Support technology transfer to manufacturing facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex purification processes.
• Analyze and document experimental data.
• Provide technical support for pilot-scale and GMP manufacturing.
• Evaluate and implement new purification technologies.

Skills

Recombinant protein purification

Advanced downstream bioprocess

Chromatography

Membrane filtration

Clarification

Process characterization

Impurity clearance

Viral clearance

Biologics manufacturing

GMP process development

Education

PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

5+ years of relevant industry experience

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Biologist III for a prominent client in Waltham, MA. This role involves developing purification processes for recombinant proteins and troubleshooting complex bioprocesses.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related discipline and have over 5 years of relevant industry experience. The position is contracted for 6 months offered at a pay rate of $53–$49 per hour.