Associate Scientist

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC is a premier Contract Research and Development Organization located in Woburn, MA providing pharmaceutical development services for biologics, nucleic acid therapeutics, small molecules and other biopharmaceutical drug candidates.

We seek a motivated Associate Scientist with laboratory experience to conduct analytical testing and development experiments that support our client’s effort to develop biopharmaceuticals. Our clients include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from new startups to those with global operations. This individual will conduct analytical testing of samples using written procedures, support the development of new methods and assist in formulation and characterization endeavors.

Competitive applicants will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals, creative problem solving, an ability to collaborate in a cross‑functional team and clearly communicate scientific results. This is an entry level, full‑time bench scientist position in Woburn, MA suitable for a recent graduate or someone of limited pharmaceutical experience.

Compensation: $28.00 per hour

• Perform testing with good documentation practices using written methods and procedures
• Execute development experiments, analyze data, write analytical test methods.
• Present results and planned experiments clearly and concisely both verbally and in written reports.
• Strive to meet agreed‑upon timelines and regularly communicate progress to other stakeholders.
• Follow standard operating procedures and other guidance documents as directed by management.
• Maintain scientific instruments and troubleshoot problems as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory including shared benches, sample storage, etc.
• Continuously improve technical skills and acquire knowledge specific to the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience using analytical instruments/methods such as chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), electrophoresis (CE, cIEF), spectroscopy (UV/Vis) and ELISA.
• Experience using or developing methods to determine the identity, purity, and assay of drug substance and product samples.
• Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of biological polymers (e.g., proteins, RNA, DNA)
• Understand the scientific principles of new analytical techniques as well as the hardware and software needed to operate scientific instruments.

• Education in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related discipline and a B.S. with 0–2 year’s of industry experience performing routine testing or developing analytical methods for biotherapeutics.
• Strong understanding of physical sciences at the undergraduate level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and outstanding time management skills.
• Background maintaining and troubleshooting scientific instruments and equipment.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab setting.

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