Senior Scientist - Membrane Chromatography Specialist

Actalent

Greenville (SC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 78,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a High Level Scientist to support the development and application of membrane chromatography technologies for the bioprocessing industry. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert, helping customers optimize purification workflows while contributing to product development and adoption.

The role involves leading application development, data generation, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on growth and customer success.

Qualifications

MS or PhD in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Strong industry experience with downstream processing, protein purification, chromatography, or bioprocessing applications.
Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, gel-based assays, fragment analyzers, or related methods.
Proven customer-facing experience supporting scientific products, technologies, or applications.
Ability to independently lead projects and deliver technical solutions.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead application development initiatives focused on downstream protein purification and membrane-based chromatography technologies.
Design and execute experiments to generate robust application data and support product performance claims.
Develop and optimize purification workflows and analytical methods for biomolecule characterization.
Analyze complex datasets and translate findings into customer-focused technical solutions.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing teams.
Interface directly with customers, providing technical expertise and application support.
Support product adoption through technical presentations, conferences, customer meetings, and application-focused content.
Mentor junior scientists and contribute to technical leadership across the organization.