Assistant/Associate Scientist

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist
Location: Devens, MA
Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Description

The Associate Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences & Technology will support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group in the run-the-business work for cryogenics and single-use systems for biopharmaceuticals commercial manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement groups on cross-functional teams.

The subject matter expert for this position will be primarily required to:

• Support cryogenics and cold-chain transportation related lab studies or activities.
• Assist cryogenics and material manufacturing investigations.
• Author and revise CMC documents as appropriate.
• Author protocols, reports, and technical presentations.
• Support cryogenics and materials technical evaluations, risk assessment, and change management activities.

Requirements

• Minimum BS with 2+ years of industry experience or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent scientific background.
• Awareness of cGMP compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of common protein analytical tools and demonstrated experimental skills for lab work are required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process validation desired.
• Strong organizational, oral communication, and technical writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent experimental/troubleshooting aptitude, and self-motivation.
• Effective team player and strong individual contributor.

Additional Job Requirements

• Lab work without blood & animal exposure.