Sr Associate

Job Title - Sr Associate

Location - Cambridge, MA, USA 02138

Duration - 12 Months

Candidate must have prior working lab experience in liquid chromatography. No recent grads without experience will be considered. This position requires the candidate to work 70% in the lab and 30% documenting analyses in an office setting.

Job Summary

Comapny’s Attribute Sciences (AS) department within the Process Development (PD) organization defines the favorable quality characteristics of the therapies it produces and optimizes state-of-the-art analytical tools to guide that development. The Pivotal PD organizations focus is developing and commercializing robust manufacturing processes across a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including (but not limited to) monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (“BiTEs”), live oncolytic viruses, and synthetic medicines.

Located in our Cambridge, MA office, the PD Associate Scientist will work to provide testing support for commercial process development and process characterization studies for clinical candidate molecules in the pivotal stage of development.

Responsibilities

• Performing high-sample volume testing by Liquid Chromatography (LC), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and wet chemistry methods in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Attribute Sciences process development teams. Fully documenting analyses in electronic lab notebook. Performing tracking and trend analysis of method performance.
• Transition of analytical methods from our early-stage development teams to the pivotal testing laboratory. This will include interfacing with Attribute Sciences team leads and early-stage development teams, performing method assessment / qualification, and formatting chromatography data software methods.
• Performing regular upkeep and periodic deep cleaning of laboratory instrumentation.
• Lead laboratory initiatives to improve workflow, execution, safety, etc.
• Closely collaborate with partner organizations during commercial process development, process characterization and process validation studies to support marketing applications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of scientific experience working in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry OR a Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry with expertise in analytical sciences
• Strong scientific knowledge
• Excellent laboratory skills
• Working knowledge of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis
• Working knowledge of compendial methods testing, such as Karl Fischer, color/clarity, and UV/VIS spectroscopy
• Strong desire to learn and interest in science
• Demonstrated proficiency in execution of test methodology following a defined procedure.
• Background in chromatography data software (Waters Empower®, Thermo Chromeleon®, Chemstation) and/or automation software (Tecan®)
• Understanding of phase appropriate GMP compliance and documentation
• Well-organized; ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects, and to work both independently and in teams
  
  

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 6 years of experience

Red Flags

no relevant basic lab experience

no relevant educational backgorund

Not interested in candidates with a chemical engineering background.

Must live within a commutable distance of 20 miles.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

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