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Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable global biopharmaceutical organization known for advancing innovative biologics, vaccines, and gene therapy programs in Waltham, MA.Scientist – Purification Process Development

Location: Waltham, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Pay Rate: Up to $57.00/hour
Assignment Type: Contract | Potential for Conversion
Shift: Standard First Shift (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with flexibility based on laboratory activities

Position Overview

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a Scientist with expertise in downstream purification process development to support innovative gene therapy and biologics programs. This role will contribute to the development, optimization, characterization, and scale-up of viral and non-viral vector purification processes while supporting analytical testing strategies and manufacturing readiness activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing purification technologies, process analytics, technology transfer initiatives, and cross-functional development programs within a collaborative scientific environment.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong experience in chromatography, filtration technologies, analytical characterization, and biologics purification process development.

Key ResponsibilitiesPurification Process Development

• Lead and execute downstream purification process development studies for viral and non-viral gene therapy products.

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot purification processes utilizing chromatography and filtration technologies.

• Support process characterization, scale-up activities, and manufacturing readiness initiatives.

• Develop purification strategies that improve yield, purity, robustness, and process understanding.

Analytical Development & Characterization

• Perform and support analytical testing using:

  • ELISA

  • DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering)

  • Octet

  • qPCR/ddPCR

  • HPLC

  • CE-SDS

  • Spectrophotometric methods

• Generate and interpret analytical data to support process development activities.

• Evaluate critical quality attributes and process performance metrics.

Technical Leadership

• Troubleshoot process and analytical challenges and communicate findings to project teams.

• Author technical reports, development summaries, presentations, regulatory support documents, and scientific publications.

• Support technology transfer activities with internal manufacturing teams and external partners.

• Contribute to risk assessments, process characterization studies, and Quality by Design (QbD) initiatives.

• Mentor junior scientists and support a collaborative scientific culture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Process Development, Analytical Development, Manufacturing Sciences, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and external CDMO partners.

• Participate in technical discussions and represent purification development activities across multidisciplinary teams.

Required QualificationsEducation & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

• Biotechnology

• Biochemistry

• Chemical Engineering

• Biological Sciences

• Related scientific discipline

AND

• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience

OR

Master's Degree

• Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience

OR

PhD

• Biotechnology

• Biochemistry

• Chemical Engineering

• Related scientific discipline

with 0–3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.

Required Technical SkillsPurification Technologies

• Protein purification chromatography

• AKTA chromatography systems

• Depth filtration

• Tangential flow filtration (TFF)

• UF/DF operations

• Virus clearance and inactivation strategies

• Filtration operations across multiple scales

Analytical Techniques

• ELISA

• DLS

• Octet

• qPCR/ddPCR

• HPLC

• CE-SDS

• Spectrophotometry

Additional Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

• Technical report writing experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working within multidisciplinary scientific teams

• Professional industry experience required for Bachelor's and Master's degree candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AAV and/or gene therapy purification development

• Experience supporting viral vector manufacturing programs

• Knowledge of process analytical technologies (PAT)

• Experience with analytical method transfer and bridging studies

• Familiarity with Quality by Design (QbD) principles

• Design of Experiments (DOE) experience

• Experience with regulatory CMC documentation

• Viral clearance study design experience

• Process characterization and design space development experience

• Experience with technology transfer and CDMO management

• Knowledge of product comparability and quality risk assessments

• Experience working in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environments

• Mentorship or technical leadership experience

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Plan

• Skills Training

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the coverage that best meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave where required by law, as well as any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law, and holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This position is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

For opportunities available through Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, visit: Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences Careers

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Pay Details: $47.00 to $57.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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