Downstream Scientist

Post Date

Feb 21, 2025

Location

Andover,
Massachusetts

ZIP/Postal Code

01810
US
Jun 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

RAL-764448

Pay Rate

$46 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are looking for a quality analyst to join our organization at a large pharmaceutical client based out of Andover, MA. This team supports downstream development purification and optimization, mRNA drug substance process activities, and providing support to routine manufacturing operations.

This person will be expected to develop and qualify purification techniques, ensure the proper and timely execution of purification processing, and perform scale-down purifications of biologics using precipitation, depth filtration, ultrafiltration, and chromatography. We are looking for someone with experience in techniques such as mRNA Drug Substance process, UF/DF, Column Chromatograph, and ideally familiar with standard downstream equipment, e.g. AKTAs.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 1+ years of related experience
- GMP experience (pharma highly preferred)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Purification process development and troubleshooting experience
- Familiarity with mRNA Lipid nano particle formulation and Final Drug Product (FDP) processes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.