Analytical Process Senior Scientist
About The Position
The Analytical Process Senior Scientist develops, optimizes, and implements analytical methods for small-molecule characterization and performs routine sample testing to support process development. The role also involves documenting and reviewing work, analyzing data trends, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting other laboratory activities. The position is full-time and permanent, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is based on-site, with occasional travel to a secondary client laboratory within a 10–15-minute range and travel between client laboratory sites as needed. Candidates within commuting distance of Cambridge, Massachusetts, are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 6 years of laboratory experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 2 years of laboratory experience with an advanced degree.
- Working knowledge of common analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, KF, and NMR, and hands-on experience with at least one of these techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to respond quickly to changes in project priorities and timelines.
- Highly self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with a can-do attitude.
- Must be eligible to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Experience with chromatography data management software such as Empower, Chemstation, or OpenLab.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical development and cGMP principles.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing on small-molecule pharmaceutical samples using methods such as HPLC (MS), GC (MS), KF, and NMR.
- Execute analytical method development and optimization activities.
- Analyze experimental data and document experiments in electronic lab notebooks and other records.
- Support process development activities and perform required analyses.
- Generate protocols and reports for experiments.
- Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance.
- Perform other laboratory-based activities as required.
- Travel between client laboratory sites as needed.
- Comply with client SOPs and policies related to laboratory work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental and vision options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Eligibility for a yearly goal-based bonus and merit-based increases.
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
