Senior Peptide Scientist - Synthesis & Leadership

Biosynth; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosynth is seeking a Senior Scientist for our Peptide Division to lead peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the team. The role combines hands‑on lab work with strategic input and customer interaction.

You will collaborate with Principal Lab Technicians, coordinate project activity, and help introduce new peptide technologies across the business. A PhD in Life Sciences and strong peptide expertise are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences required.
• Experience in peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis, purification and characterisation of peptides on routine and complex projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to lab technicians and peptide scientists.
• Support technical decision‑making and troubleshooting on challenging peptide projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab processes and team capabilities.
• Operate peptide synthesis and purification instrumentation; perform data analysis with UPLC-MS.

Skills

Peptide synthesis

Purification

Characterisation

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Customer interaction

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

UPLC-MS

MS instrumentation

Job description

Biosynth is seeking a Senior Scientist for our Peptide Division to lead peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the team. The role combines hands‑on lab work with strategic input and customer interaction.

You will collaborate with Principal Lab Technicians, coordinate project activity, and help introduce new peptide technologies across the business. A PhD in Life Sciences and strong peptide expertise are required.