Senior Peptide Scientist & Technical Leader

Carbosynth LLC; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosynth is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation, combining hands-on lab work with technical leadership and customer interaction.

You’ll mentor colleagues, drive complex projects and introduce new peptide-related technologies across the division while collaborating with teams worldwide.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge modalities and close collaboration with customers and internal partners to shape new capabilities and growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation.
• Strong chemistry background and ability to apply knowledge to complex peptide projects.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring or supporting the development of colleagues.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to interact with customers and discuss technical projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking ownership of your own work.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and developing both yourself and others.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis, purification and characterisation of peptides on routine and complex projects.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to laboratory technicians and peptide scientists, supporting the development of the wider team.
• Support colleagues with technical decision-making and troubleshooting on more challenging peptide projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, working practices and team capabilities.
• Operate and utilise peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation instrumentation.
• Carry out on‑resin and solution‑phase modifications of custom peptides.
• Perform peptide cleavage data analysis and peptide characterisation using UPLC‑MS.
• Help introduce and implement new peptide‑related modalities at Biosynth, including their synthesis and characterisation.
• Work alongside the department supervisor to coordinate project activity, track progress and support the allocation of laboratory work.
• Build relationships with customers and potential customers, discussing project requirements and providing technical input throughout ongoing projects.
• Represent Biosynth at conferences and customer events, promoting our peptide capabilities.
• Collaborate with peptide teams across Biosynth, sharing knowledge and supporting wider business development.

Skills

Peptide synthesis

Purification

Characterisation

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

UPLC‑MS

Job description

Biosynth is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead peptide synthesis, purification and characterisation, combining hands-on lab work with technical leadership and customer interaction.

You’ll mentor colleagues, drive complex projects and introduce new peptide-related technologies across the division while collaborating with teams worldwide.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge modalities and close collaboration with customers and internal partners to shape new capabilities and growth.