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Associate Process Development Scientist Jobs in Boston, MA

Amgen

Process Development Senior Scientist

Cambridge, MA

$100K - $136K/yr

Process Development Senior Scientist What you will do Let'sdo this.Let'schange the world. In this ... Associate's degree and 10 years of Engineering experience OR * High School diploma / GED and 12 ...

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How much do associate process development scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate process development scientist in Boston, MA is $39.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $44.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Process Development Scientist vs Process Development Scientist?

AspectAssociate Process Development ScientistProcess Development Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences or Chemical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's, often with more experience or specialization
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supporting process optimization in labs or manufacturingMore independent, leading process improvements and validations
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, or biotech manufacturing companiesSame industries, with increased responsibilities

The Associate Process Development Scientist typically supports process development tasks under supervision, focusing on experimental execution. In contrast, the Process Development Scientist takes on more independent roles, leading projects and process improvements. Both roles are common in biotech and pharmaceutical industries, with the main difference being experience level and scope of responsibilities.

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DOWNSTREAM PROCESS DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST

MyGradJob

Billerica, MA

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company Description

MilliporeSigma is the North American life science brand of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany - a leading science and technology company. It offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.

Job Description
  • Design fit-for-purpose purification experiments according to the stage of development
  • Ensure scientific evaluation of impact of deviations to Downstream validation studies
  • Compile and analyze experimental data to generate process knowledge and decide on next steps
  • Write development and validation reports and ensure their timely delivery
  • Prepare and present project updates to global project team and to upper management
  • Ensure a continuous improvement within Downstream process development activities
  • Represent & promote E2E and Biodevelopment activities (presentations, congresses, events)
  • Technical lead on the overall projects (supervises Downstream processes development and implementation of new methods and services)
  • Technical leader for equipment, technologies for Downstream process development
  • Responsible for activities ranging from protein purification, filtration, biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins: -
  • Execute routine protein purification with affinity, size exclusion, ion exchange, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography using AKTA systems (Unicorn software)
  • Perform analyses including but not limited to SDS-PAGE, SE-HPLC, LAL, host cell-DNA, host cell protein, as necessary
  • To develop, validate and transfer robust analytical methods required for successful drug development and manufacturing.
  • To support follow-up and troubleshooting on analytical methods.
  • Provide expertise and insight to guide development of appropriate purification methods
  • Develop novel purification processes as well as using standard methods to purify proteins from the mg to gram scale. Processes will be multiple steps and must provide necessary clearance of viruses, endotoxin, and host cell proteins and DNA.
  • Perform, develop and optimize robust, efficient, scalable strategies for improving process performance. Activities will include small-scale studies and pilot scale purification studies.
  • Apply DOE methods to purification activities
Qualifications
  • Engineering/Master degree (PhD preferred) in biotechnology with 5+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Solid and proven theoretical basis and hands-on experience in protein purification and analytical characterization
  • Hands-on experience with purification unit operations including filtration, chromatography, TFF, UF/DF, AKTA, UNICORN and HPLC systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience in troubleshooting and routine instrument maintenance.
  • Experienced in protein purification via affinity, hydrophobic interaction (HIC), ion exchange (IEX), size exclusion (SEC) and mixed-mode chromatography
  • Knowledge and skills in biochemical characterization of proteins including analytical and biophysical
  • Proven track record in Purification Process Development is necessary with emphasis on chromatographic separations and excellent understanding of and experience with chromatographic resin screening and process optimization.  Experience with scale-up and GMP manufacturing is desirable.
  • Solid and proven working knowledge of DOE. Ability to critically analyze data using statistical tools and to compile technical reports
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Results-oriented with ability to work and deliver under pressure
  • Excellent English (written, oral) 
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