Associate Scientist

Description

Associate Scientist supports process development for large molecule drug substances, with a focus on vaccine-related programs. This role involves designing and executing experiments, optimizing downstream processes, and performing chemical reactions and purification of polysaccharide intermediates and drug products. The individual will analyze and interpret data, ensure alignment with SOPs and regulatory standards, and contribute to process scale-up and technology transfer into GMP manufacturing. Additionally, the role includes maintaining detailed documentation, authoring technical reports, and collaborating cross-functionally with QA, RA, MSAT, and analytical teams to support development and regulatory submissions.

Skills

chemistry, hplc, BMR, SEc, GMP

Top Skills Details

chemistry,hplc,BMR,SEc

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (0–2 years experience) Industry exposure to process development (preferred) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Effective written and verbal communication skills Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment Ability to train others on instrumentation and lab processes Familiarity with SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and scientific best practices Physical ability to handle lab materials (up to ~40 lbs)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.