Position Title: Associate Scientist
Work Location: Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138
Assignment Duration: 1 Year (Possible Extension)
 
Position Summary
The Associate Scientist will serve in the Process Development Group, Attribute Sciences, EPIC Impurities Team, performing analytical testing and lab support activities focused on process-related impurities to support the development of large molecules in our pipeline.
In this role, you will develop, qualify, and transfer innovative, fit-for-purpose quantitative assays for the measurement of DNA, proteins, and other biological analytes to support manufacturing process development. You will contribute critical data to purification scientists for impurity clearance and transfer methods to analytical laboratories for clinical and commercial release testing.
As part of a driven and innovative team, you will perform experiments, analyze data, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality, all while serving our mission to improve patient lives worldwide.
 
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Activities

• Routine testing support for Process Development Drug Substance (PD DS) process-related impurity analysis
• Preparation of laboratory buffers and reagents
• Inventory tracking and maintenance of lab reagents and materials
• Maintenance of critical reagent stocks
• General lab upkeep and equipment maintenance support

Analytical Testing and Data Management

• Analyzing routine samples by qPCR and ELISA, interpreting data, and reporting results
• Documenting assays and laboratory activities in electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
• Generating, analyzing, and interpreting analytical data to provide critical evaluation for product development
• Peer review of electronic lab notebook documentation
• Supporting analytical projects involving method development, qualification, and transfer

Day-to-Day Operations

• Buffer and reagent preparation
• Sample, reagent, and materials inventory management
• General laboratory organization and equipment support
• Routine testing for PD DS impurity analysis

 
Qualification & Experience
Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field with 2 years of scientific experience OR
• Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field with 4 years of experience OR
• High school diploma / GED with 6 years of experience

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP lab setting
• Expertise in protein assays, especially immunoassays (ELISA), and qPCR technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) systems
• Strong communication and social skills; effective team player
• Ability to establish effective relationships and maintain communication across departments

 
Core Skills

• ELISA, immunoassays, and qPCR assay development and analysis
• Strong analytical data generation, interpretation, and reporting
• Electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) proficiency
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP environments
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative team player with adaptability and interpersonal effectiveness

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 29.00/hr.