Scientist

Title: Scientist
Duration: 18 Months
Location: Andover, MA
Job Description:
The MSAT downstream purification group is responsible for providing support to the upstream team, as well as downstream development purification/optimization activities and providing support to routine manufacturing operations.
- Candidates should have in-depth scientific knowledge and experience in a wide array of techniques such as UF/DF, Flow through Column Chromatography as well as Bind/Elute Chromatography and ideally familiar with standard downstream equipment, e.g. AKTAs
- Experience in development of purification processes with technical understanding of their function
- Ensure the proper and timely execution in all aspects of purification processing to support group activities
- Perform small scale purification of biologics using precipitation, depth filtration, ultrafiltration, and chromatography independently or collaboratively
- Qualified candidates will serve as a purification and biochemistry resource for the department and project teams, while proactively providing historical product knowledge and experience.

Must Have
- Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience in biotechnology
- Master degree in a relevant discipline with 3+ years of experience in biotechnology
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology
- Demonstrated technical writing skills and effective communication are strongly desired.
- Experience with technologies focused on purification of biomolecules and polysaccharides such as AKTA, UF/DF, Column Chromatography
Nice to Have
- Knowledge and experience in Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) principles, product specifications, and specification setting.
- Demonstrated technical skills and scientific expertise in purification process development and troubleshooting
- Change agile, functional in a fast-paced team environment where multi-tasking required.
- Enthusiastic about communicating to a broad range of stakeholders and seeking agreement in complex situations
- Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.

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