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Guidehouse

Senior Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

This is a full-time position located in Baltimore, MD. * Design efficient total organic synthesis ... Perform site-directed peptide and protein chemical modifications; design and screen neo-epitopes as ...

Pivotal

Analytical Scientist, Ph.D.

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite About Us We are an innovative, stealth-mode biotech ... Strong understanding of protein characterization (intact mass, peptide mapping, glycosylation ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time peptide scientist in the United States is $90,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Peptide Scientist vs Research Associate in Peptide Development?

AspectFull Time Peptide ScientistResearch Associate in Peptide Development
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; experience in peptide synthesisBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; some experience in peptide research
Work EnvironmentLaboratories focused on peptide synthesis, analysis, and characterizationResearch labs working on peptide development projects
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, and research institutionsAcademic and industry research settings

The Full Time Peptide Scientist typically has more specialized experience in peptide synthesis and analysis, often requiring advanced degrees. The Research Associate in Peptide Development usually has a similar educational background but may focus more on assisting research projects. Both roles are vital in peptide research environments, but the Peptide Scientist generally holds more responsibility for experimental design and data interpretation.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Peptide Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,961 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Scientist III - Peptide Synthesis Discovery Chemistry - FSP

Parexel

Three Rivers, MI • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Parexel rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 74 rated research

Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are looking to fill a Scientist 3 position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Qualifications

  • BS degree with 3-5 years of experience

  • MS degree with 1-2 years of experience

Required Skills and Experience

  • Broad and strong understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, including significant hands-on experience in conducting organic chemistry research in a laboratory environment, and executing chemical reactions at various scales

  • In depth understanding of and extensive experience with analytical and liquid handling instrumentation; analytical instrumentation includes, but is not limited to, HPLC (analytical and prep), UPLC, LC-MS, UV, CD, and NMR spectroscopy. Required techniques: HPLC, LC-MS

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Hands-on experience in solid phase peptide synthesis, purification, analysis, and handling; experience using state-of-the-art peptide automated synthesizers

Responsibilities

  • Under direction and guidance of the scientific supervisor or more senior group members: Execute any aspects (synthesis, workup, purification, analysis) of routine peptide preparations in a range of scales and demonstrate flexibility and rapid pace in moving across this space

  • Perform high-quality research and execute tasks on assigned research problems contributing to the attainment of defined research objectives.

  • The assignment encompasses a broad range of complexities and program impact, requiring creativity in seeking solutions, following through with appropriate experiments, and implementing strong computer skills.

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

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Bring your Data Management expertise to Parexel's Strategic Partnerships. Although we work globally, each partnership we form is deeply personal. We are as dedicated to every aspect of our client's product development as they are - and work closely with client teams in true partnership to understand both challenges and opportunities. At Parexel we are focused on meeting customer and patient needs through collaborative partnership so that we get treatments into the hands of patients who need them most.

Industry

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1983

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