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Associate Process Development Scientist Jobs in Boston, MA

King & Prince Seafood

Senior R&D Scientist

Gloucester, MA · On-site

$90K - $112K/yr

The Senior R&D Scientist independently leads projects, drives innovation initiatives, contributes ... process efficiencies. Talent Development & Mentorship * Coach and mentor technologists, associate ...

Amgen

Process Development Principal Scientist

Cambridge, MA

  • Medical

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Process Development Principal Scientist What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will joining Amgen's Attribute Sciences (AS) department within the Process ...

CEDENT

Senior Scientist, Process Development

Watertown, MA · On-site

$99K - $135K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Process Development, responsible for executing cell culture experiments, downstream processing, analyzing data, and contributing to process development projects.

Amgen

Process Development Senior Scientist

Cambridge, MA · Hybrid

$100K - $136K/yr

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  • Life

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Process Development Senior Scientist What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will join our Drug Substance Technologies - Synthetics (DSTS) group at either our ...

MBX Biosciences

Scientist, Formulations

Burlington, MA · On-site

Reporting to the Associate Director, Formulation Development, this role provides hands on technical ... Support process optimization studies, including experimental design and data interpretation, to ...

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As of Aug 17, 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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Infographic showing various Associate Process Development Scientist job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,179 per year, or $39 per hour.

Biologics Drug Product Process Development Scientist (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Boston, MA • On-site

$55/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Vertex is seeking a Scientist to join our Process Development team to support the development and manufacturing of biologics drug products for our growing pipeline. The Vertex Process Development team offers a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment with a tremendous impact on our programs and for our patients. Our team focuses on bringing together the best process design, scale-up and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to enable the successful implementation of Biologics, Cell and Genetic therapeutics.
The successful candidate will support the development and manufacturing of biologics drug products. The responsibilities include formulation development, primary container development, fill-finish process development, and technology transfer of manufacturing processes to CDMOs to support our clinical pipeline.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support drug product development, process transfer, and scale-up activities.
  • Assess molecule developability and determine formulation screening strategies for biologics, ADCs and other biologics modalities.
  • Develop robust fill-finish manufacturing processes for liquid and lyophilized drug products in vials, pre-filled syringes and other novel primary packaging formats.
  • Establish preclinical and clinical dose preparation and administration protocols for drug products.
  • Analyze and trend stability data to understand product degradation pathways and inform development strategy.
  • Author and/or review technical protocols, reports, and documentaiton to support development activities and technology transfer.
  • Perform wet-lab activities as needed to support program objectives.
  • Located on-site at our Boston Seaport location.

Required Education:
  • Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, with 3-5 years of industry experience, or equivalent years of education and experience; a PhD with 1-2 years of industry experience, or equivalent years of education and experience.
  • Direct industry experience in biologics drug product development.

Required Experience and Skills:
  • Hands-on experience in formulation development for recombinant proteins, including antibodies, ADCs, and fusion proteins.
  • Experience developing stable, high-concentration liquid formulations and dosage forms for biologics.
  • Experience developing aseptic fill-finish manufacturing processes for biologic drug products in vial, pre-filled syringe, and cartridge formats.
  • Experience using analytical techniques to characterize physical and chemical properties of biologics.
  • Knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory guidelines for biologics.
  • Familiarity with biologics upstream and downstream processes.
  • Strong data analysis, technical writing, and scientific communication skills

Contract Length: 6 months with the chance to extend
Pay Range
$55/hr. - $60/hr.
Shift/Hours
Monday - Friday
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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