Research Scientist

Job Title: Research Scientist, Chromatography

Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

Seeking an experienced scientist to lead and coordinate chromatography operations, enhance analytical methods, and provide technical support for a variety of chromatography instruments and workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily chromatography operations, ensuring efficient use and coordination of multiple instrument platforms.
• Drive improvements to current chromatography protocols and assist in the creation of innovative analytical techniques.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of method validation activities for chromatography processes.
• Establish and maintain quality control, workflow optimization, and preventive maintenance strategies for laboratory operations.
• Offer technical guidance and troubleshooting support to team members on instrumentation and analytical challenges.
• Interpret, review, and report analytical data, utilizing software tools such as MassHunter for data processing.
• Support the training and development of laboratory staff in chromatography best practices and instrumentation use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure analytical objectives and project timelines are met.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in chromatographic analysis, including HPLC, GC, or related techniques.
• Proven ability to develop, optimize, and validate chromatography methods.
• Experience managing or coordinating analytical instrumentation clusters and supporting laboratory personnel.
• Familiarity with MassHunter or similar analytical data processing software.
• Background in one or more of the following environments is advantageous: contract R&D or CRO/CDMO labs, extractable & leachable or chemical characterization labs, polymer analysis labs, failure analysis or forensic labs, environmental labs, manufacturing QC labs, academic analytical labs with high throughput, or pharma/startup analytical labs.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.