Senior Research Associate - CMC Drug Substance
needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in Waltham, MA.
This position is part of the Drug Substance group at a major pharmaceutical company
and requires a Bachelor's or Master's and 2+ years of industry experience. Schedule is full-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8-hour shift)
and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform experiments in support of mRNA drug substance process development
- Assist with designing and executing experiments and analyzing results with supervisor and other colleagues
- May be called to present work functions or results at a team meeting
- Keep detailed records using an electronic laboratory notebook
- Make decisions that require choosing between limited alternatives to resolve problems of moderate complexity
- Work in less structured problem-solving situations within own work group. Critical thinking and analysis of data will be central to all aspects of this position
- Use established procedures, technologies, and methodologies
- Be able to transform novel approaches into routine practice
- Increasingly rely on own experience and knowledge as well as that of others for scientific judgement in the work situation
- Assist with preparation of technical reports and presentations to clearly communicate scientific findings as needed
Qualifications and Skills:
- Biochemistry, engineering or related degree; BS with 2 to 5 years of relevant industry experience
- Large molecule and wet lab experience required
- Experience in purification modalities such as TFF and AKTA chromatography strongly desired
- Knowledge in process development is highly desirable
- Previous work with mRNA (handling/isolation/quantification/characterization) is desired
- Knowledge of mRNA characterization methods preferred
- Capable of working in a collaborative team environment both within group and on interdisciplinary teams
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to present findings to a diverse scientific group in a clear and concise manner is necessary
Estimated Min Rate: $34.00
Estimated Max Rate: $38.00
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
YOH Services LLC
Apr 17, 2025