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BIOLOGIST III
Contract: Worcester, Massachusetts, US
Salary Range: 40.00 - 49.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 366951
End Date: 2026-02-14
Days Left: 23 days, 14 hours left
Postion Deatils:
Title: Biologist III
Duration: 12 Months Contract (++ Possibility of Extension)
Location: Worcester, MA 01605 – 100% Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8 Hours/Day
Pay Range: $40.00 - $49.00 per hour
Description
The Biologist III is a hands-on downstream process development scientist supporting biologics purification within a pharmaceutical R&D environment. This role requires individual ownership of purification steps, execution of laboratory experiments, and generation of high-quality data to support early- and late-stage process development. The position is bench-based and execution-driven, with a strong focus on protein purification, protein chemistry, and bioanalytical characterization. The Biologist III will work in a collaborative, regulated environment and contribute to process development work intended for internal advancement and publication.
Roles and Responibilites:
- Execute high-throughput and scale-down robotic purification experiments supporting early- and late-stage biologics process development
- Own and execute downstream purification activities, including chromatography and filtration
- Develop, optimize, and characterize robust and economical downstream purification processes for recovery of target proteins from bioreactor harvests
- Perform hands-on chromatography using ÄKTA systems, including the following modalities:
- Protein A
- Ion Exchange (IEX)
- Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC)
- Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
- Mixed-mode chromatography
- Conduct laboratory-scale process characterization and support viral clearance studies
- Support process transfer activities and provide technical support for pilot-scale and GMP manufacturing, as needed
- Perform filtration techniques (e.g., UF/DF, TFF) and other separation operations relevant to biologics purification
- Execute bioanalytical assays, including HPLC, ELISA, and SDS-PAGE, to assess process performance and product quality
- Acquire, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support process decisions
- Accurately document experimental procedures, data, and conclusions in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)
- Communicate experimental plans, results, and conclusions clearly through written reports, presentations, and verbal discussions
- Evaluate and implement new purification technologies and innovations to improve process robustness and efficiency
- Adhere strictly to laboratory safety, data integrity, and compliance standards
Qualifications
- PhD required in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline
- 0–2 years of relevant industry experience preferred; highly hands-on academic candidates may be considered
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with downstream purification, including chromatography and filtration
- Direct experience using ÄKTA chromatography systems
- Practical knowledge of multiple chromatography modalities (Protein A, IEX, HIC, SEC, mixed-mode)
- Experience performing bioanalytical assays (HPLC, ELISA, SDS-PAGE)
- Strong understanding of biologics, protein chemistry, and biochemical principles
- Proven ability to execute independently at the bench while collaborating within cross-functional teams
- Strong technical documentation, data analysis, and scientific communication skills
- Prior industry, internship, or corporate laboratory experience preferred
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).
Job Requirement
- Downstream Process Development
- Biologics Purification
- Protein Purification
- Downstream Purification
- Chromatography
- ÄKTA
- AKTA Systems
- Protein A
- Ion Exchange Chromatography
- IEX
- Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography
- HIC
- Size Exclusion Chromatography
- SEC
- Mixed-Mode Chromatography
- Filtration
- UF/DF
- TFF
- Bioprocess Development
- Process Characterization
- Viral Clearance
- Scale-Down Models
- High-Throughput Purification
- Robotic Purification
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- mAb
- Protein Chemistry
- HPLC
- ELISA
- SDS-PAGE
- Bioanalytical Assays
- Electronic Laboratory Notebook
- ELN
- GMP Support
- Pilot-Scale Manufacturing
- Process Transfer
- Pharmaceutical R&D
- Bench Scientist
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Siddhi Kadakia
- siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com
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