Scientist II – Biologics Developability (JP34777)

Now Hiring: Scientist II – Biologics Developability (JP34777)

📍 Location: Worcester, MA (100% Onsite)

📅 Contract: 1 Year (Based on Performance & Business Needs)

K3 Innovations is seeking a talented Scientist II to join a leading Biologics CMC Developability team supporting the development of next-generation therapeutic biologics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the characterization of discovery-stage biologic drug candidates while working with advanced analytical technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.

If you have hands-on experience with LC-MS, protein characterization, and liquid chromatography, we'd love to hear from you!

🔬 Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth LC-MS characterization of therapeutic biologic molecules and post-translational modifications

• Conduct protein characterization using size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), ion exchange (IEX), and reverse-phase liquid chromatography (RP-LC)

• Execute laboratory experiments, analyze data, and independently interpret scientific results

• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and established protocols

• Prepare and present scientific data to cross-functional project teams

• Support routine laboratory operations, including maintenance of analytical instrumentation and equipment

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify critical developability attributes and support biologics drug development

• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, quality systems, and documentation requirements

✅ Required Qualifications

✔ BS or MS in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

✔ BS: 3–5 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience

✔ MS: 1–2 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience

✔ PhD: Entry-level industry experience considered

✔ Hands-on experience with protein mass spectrometry, including:

• Subunit analysis
• Peptide mapping
• Disulfide mapping
• LC-MS data processing
• ✔ Experience with protein characterization using SEC, Ion Exchange, and Reverse-Phase Chromatography
• ✔ Strong experimental design, data analysis, and scientific documentation skills
• ✔ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and GraphPad
• ✔ Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming or operating liquid handling robotics

• Experience supporting biologics CMC or therapeutic protein development

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Proven record of scientific creativity, problem-solving, and technical excellence

🌟 Why Join This Opportunity?

✅ Contribute to the development of innovative biologic therapeutics

✅ Work with advanced LC-MS and chromatography technologies in a state-of-the-art research environment

✅ Collaborate with world-class scientists across Biologics CMC and Drug Product Development teams

✅ Long-term contract with potential for extension based on performance and business needs

📍 Location: Worcester, MA (100% Onsite)

📅 Contract: 1 Year

If you're passionate about biologics characterization, protein mass spectrometry, and advancing groundbreaking therapies, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today or send me a direct message to learn more!

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