Scientist (Manufacturing Sciences)

Job Title:- Scientist 
Location: Lexington, MA | Onsite 5 days per week |
Job Summary
pay rate: $52/hr. on W2

Our client, is seeking an Analytical Scientist Contractor to join its Manufacturing Sciences - Analytical team in Lexington, MA. This role will provide analytical support to upstream and downstream manufacturing science activities, with a focus on performing analytical assays, troubleshooting methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on assay transfers and development.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing analytical assays and working in a laboratory environment, preferably supporting biologics characterization or protein therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to upstream and downstream manufacturing sciences laboratories.
• Perform analytical assays on in-process samples in a non-GMP laboratory environment.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks and ensure timely documentation and reporting of experimental data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and matrix teams to support assay transfers, troubleshooting, and assay establishment.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory results, document findings, and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documents, laboratory reports, and presentations to share findings in team meetings.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and maintain accurate, organized experimental records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience performing analytical assays in a laboratory setting is essential.
• Practical experience with one or more analytical techniques used in biologics characterization, such as ELISA, qPCR, or potency assays.
• Ability to document experimental procedures, maintain laboratory records, and report analytical results accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HPLC/UPLC and capillary electrophoresis techniques.
• Familiarity with analytical methods such as titer, size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), reversed-phase chromatography (RP), CE-SDS, or imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (iCIEF).
• Experience supporting analytical method transfer, qualification, or validation.
• Exposure to monoclonal antibodies or other protein therapeutics.
• Experience working in a mammalian cell-based bioprocessing or biologics manufacturing environment.
  
  

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