Senior Research Associate, BioAnalytics Characterization

The Bioanalytics Characterization group, part of the Global CMC Development organization located in Framingham, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will utilize advanced bioanalytical tools with a focus on mass spectrometry, chromatography and biophysical-based techniques to characterize a variety of biotherapeutics at all stages of development to enable critical decision-making and ensure the successful development of new drugs. 

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize novel/state-of-the art mass spectrometric, chromatographic and biophysical tools to perform characterization of biopharmaceutical development candidates in a GLP setting

• Plan and execute experiments including sample preparation, preparation of reagents, enzymatic digestions, instrumental analysis and data analysis

• Assist in the execution of degradation pathway studies according to ICH guidelines

• Provide analytical support for batch characterization, forced degradation, comparability and structure function studies

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline with >2 years of relevant industry experience

• Hands-on lab experience of chromatography, mass spectrometry and other biophysical tools for protein and peptide characterization

• Excellent communication skills

• Self-motivated, well organized and detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Protein and peptide LC/MS experience

• Experience in biophysical techniques for protein analysis (e.g. Analytical Ultracentrifugation, Circular Dichroism, DLS and SEC-MALS) desirable

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