Senior Manufacturing Chemist

Quanterix; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited vacation policy

Equity / Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition Assistance

Onsite fitness center

Free snacks and drinks

Job summary

Senior Manufacturing Chemist position at Quanterix in Billerica, MA, on-site. The role focuses on executing production batches, operating processing equipment, and maintaining detailed documentation to support GMP-compliant manufacturing.

You will lead daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and mentor technicians, collaborating with QA, Eng, and R&D teams to scale from lab to full production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 5+ years of experience or Master's with 2+ years.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Strong knowledge of chemical principles and laboratory techniques.
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute chemical manufacturing batches according to SOPs and batch records.
• Operate processing and testing equipment (e.g. mixers, filtration systems, chromatography).
• Accurately complete batch records and production documentation.
• Manufacture reagents requiring chemical or biochemical expertise.
• Perform in-process testing and evaluate results.
• Troubleshoot formulation or process issues independently.
• Lead daily manufacturing operations and prioritize production activities.
• Serve as technical resource for technicians and chemists and resolve process issues.
• Maintain detailed experimental and manufacturing documentation.
• Review batch records and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cleaning, setup, and material handling activitiesConduct troubleshooting/CAPA investigations as necessary.
• Collaborate with quality control, engineering, and R&D teams.
• Assist with scale-up from lab or pilot batches to full production.
• Author and revise technical documentation.
• Label, package, and store finished products according to specifications.
• Report deviations, errors, or equipment issues and own corrective actions.
• Train and qualify junior staff on manufacturing procedures.
• Recommend process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support audits and inspections as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Mixers

Filtration systems

Chromatography

HPLC

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Chemist

Billerica, MA (on-site)

Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its proprietary Simoa technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue-advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Senior Manufacturing Chemist supports chemical manufacturing operations by executing production activities in accordance with approved procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements. This senior role focuses on supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation practices as a scientific subject matter expert.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Execute chemical manufacturing batches according to SOPs and batch records
• Operate processing and testing equipment (e.g. mixers, filtration systems, chromatography)
• Accurately complete batch records and production documentation
• Manufacture reagents requiring chemical or biochemical expertise
• Perform in-process testing and evaluate results
• Troubleshoot formulation or process issues independently
• Lead daily manufacturing operations and prioritize production activities
• Serve as technical resource for technicians and chemists and resolve process issues
• Maintain detailed experimental and manufacturing documentation
• Review batch records and documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Support cleaning, setup, and material handling activitiesConduct troubleshooting/CAPA investigations as necessary
• Collaborate with quality control, engineering, and R&D teams
• Assist with scale-up from lab or pilot batches to full production
• Author and revise technical documentation
• Label, package, and store finished products according to specifications
• Report deviations, errors, or equipment issues and own corrective actions
• Train and qualify junior staff on manufacturing procedures
• Recommend process improvements and efficiency gains
• Support audits and inspections as necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 2+ years
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability
• Strong knowledge of chemical principles and laboratory techniques
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with PPE requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with batch manufacturing or continuous processing
• Knowledge of analytical testing methods (e.g., titration, pH, viscosity, HPLC)
• Problem-solving and process optimization skills
• Familiarity with safety protocols, and regulatory standards

EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• This position in on-site in Billerica, MA
• Travel <5% of time

WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING FOR US:

Our Technology:

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.

Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company-bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya's spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler, PhenoImager Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.

Our Commitment to Employees:

At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.

Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards

Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change

Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments

Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.

• We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
• We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees.
• All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning.
• We also offer Tuition Assistance.
• We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees.
• To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We stride to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.