Associate Scientist, Process Development

We're hiring an Associate Scientist in Process Development responsible for planning and executing downstream processing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to process development projects. The ideal candidate will be involved in troubleshooting complex issues, requiring a strong understanding of purification principles particularly with continuous processing.

• Use of purification techniques such as affinity and anion exchange chromatography and filtration-based unit operations.

• Performance of general laboratory tasks, including maintenance of equipment
• Maintain accurate and reliable records including database management, batch records, lab notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation.
• Writing and/or contributing to SOPs, batch records, protocols and reports.
• Cross training and collaboration with colleagues on upstream production and harvest technologies
• Comply with all environmental health and safety standards.
• This is a hands‑on lab‑based position requiring a flexible schedule based on experimental work (some weekend work may be required).

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, in biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with clarification, filtration, and chromatography technologies.
• Strong team worker who is also independently motivated, detail oriented and possesses good problem‑solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of interdisciplinary development team.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written skills; able to handle confidential information and material appropriately

• Track record of success in biopharmaceutical process development
• Experience using the Unicorn software as part of the AKTA chromatography system
• Experience with continuous biomanufacturing process development
• Experience with downstream unit operations suitable for integration into continuous manufacturing processes including single pass tangential flow filtration (SPTFF), simulated moving bed chromatography and/or periodic counter current chromatography.
• Experience/knowledge of extracellular vesicle process development

Landmark Bio is a Watertown, Massachusetts–based company focused on advancing the development and manufacturing of genetic medicines and other advanced therapies. The organization provides CMC development and GMP manufacturing capabilities for cell and gene therapies and works with industry partners to develop scalable manufacturing approaches that help bring new therapies to patients.

Landmark Bio is an Equal Opportunity, Affiliated Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.