New 
Scientist II
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Worcester | |
 Aug 03, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Scientist II Work Location: Worcester, MA 01604 Assignment Duration: 12 Months Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Position Summary: The Biologics CMC Developability team is an integral part of the Biologics CMC Drug Product Development Org. The Biologics CMC Developability team is responsible for: (1) the identification of biophysical and chemical liabilities in discovery-stage biologic drug candidates to guide lead selection. (2) for characterization of the key CMC attributes important for biologic drug development. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated scientist to join the Biologics CMC Developability team. Key Responsibilities: * Perform in-depth LC-MS based characterization of therapeutic biologic molecules and their post-translational modifications. * Conduct liquid chromatography-based characterization of biologic drug candidates (size exclusion, ion exchange, and reverse phase). * Execute experimental protocols, collect results, and perform data analysis carefully and independently. * Maintain excellent documentation of work including electronic lab notebook and protocols. * Prepare and deliver concise scientific presentations of experimental results. * Oversee maintenance of key laboratory equipment and routine laboratory operations. * Build strong relationships with other team members and across groups. * Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and documentation compliance. Qualification & Experience: * BS or MS in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry (or equivalent, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with 3-5 (BS) or 1-2 years (MS), or Ph.D. with 0+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience. * Hands-on experience with protein mass-spectrometry (subunit analysis, peptide mapping, disulfide mapping) and data processing is required. * Experience with liquid chromatography methods commonly used for characterization of biologic proteins is required. * Experience with liquid handling robots and their programming would be highly beneficial. * Demonstrated track record of independent thinking, creativity, and scientific accomplishment. * Highly responsible and self-motivated. Skills to plan and conduct experiments with high quality and timely deliverables. Able to perform data analysis using MS Excel & GraphPad. * Team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills. | |