Associate Scientist
Spectraforce
Cambridge, Massachusetts
2 hours ago
Job Description
Position Title: Associate Scientist
Work Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
Assignment Duration: 3 Years
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience OR
- Associate’s degree with 4+ years of experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience
Manager’s Ideal Candidate
- Multiple years of experience in biopharma
- Hands-on experience with bioanalytical assays, including:
- SEC-HPLC
- Ion Exchange HPLC
- Basic assays (pH, osmolality, protein concentration)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a large team environment
Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets
- Purity characterization using chromatography
- Experience working in a collaborative/group setting
- Hands-on experience working with proteins
Key Responsibilities
- Perform experiments, analyze data, and report results with minimal supervision
- Follow established protocols to ensure reproducible and reliable outcomes
- Plan, monitor, and execute experiments; interpret and document results
- Execute assays using standard laboratory equipment:
- HPLC, UHPLC, CE
- pH, viscosity, HIAC
- Troubleshoot equipment and experimental issues
- Maintain accurate and compliant electronic lab notebooks
- Communicate results and insights to cross-functional teams
- Contribute to reports, presentations, regulatory documents, and potential patents
- Support departmental activities (safety, recruiting, committees)
- Train junior staff when needed
- Coordinate resources and manage experimental timelines
- Make independent decisions while knowing when to seek guidance
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform analytical assays as requested by scientists in a timely and compliant manner
- Review daily schedules and prioritize workload
- Ensure instruments and consumables are ready for use
- Conduct analyses and report data promptly
- Communicate results quickly to stakeholders
- Maintain thorough documentation and ensure ELN compliance
- Support study design and execution when required
Interview Process
- Round 1: 1:1 video interview
- Round 2: Panel video interview with team members
Additional Notes
- Employee Value Proposition: Opportunity to gain experience with Amgen
- Extension: Not expected
- Red Flag: Candidates with a PhD may be considered overqualified
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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: $ 27.00/daily.