Scientist

We are reputed staffing agency, founded in 1999, Mindlance is a certified diversity business (MBE) and has been ranked one of the fastest growing U.S staffing firms by SIA for eight consecutive years. Title: Scientist Duration: 18 Months Location: Andover, MA Job Description: The MSAT downstream purification group is responsible for providing support to the upstream team, as well as downstream development purification/optimization activities and providing support to routine manufacturing operations. - Candidates should have in-depth scientific knowledge and experience in a wide array of techniques such as UF/DF, Flow through Column Chromatography as well as Bind/Elute Chromatography and ideally familiar with standard downstream equipment, e.g. AKTAs - Experience in development of purification processes with technical understanding of their function - Ensure the proper and timely execution in all aspects of purification processing to support group activities - Perform small scale purification of biologics using precipitation, depth filtration, ultrafiltration, and chromatography independently or collaboratively - Qualified candidates will serve as a purification and biochemistry resource for the department and project teams, while proactively providing historical product knowledge and experience.   Must Have - Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience in biotechnology - Master degree in a relevant discipline with 3+ years of experience in biotechnology - Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology - Demonstrated technical writing skills and effective communication are strongly desired. - Experience with technologies focused on purification of biomolecules and polysaccharides such as AKTA, UF/DF, Column Chromatography Nice to Have - Knowledge and experience in Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) principles, product specifications, and specification setting. - Demonstrated technical skills and scientific expertise in purification process development and troubleshooting - Change agile, functional in a fast-paced team environment where multi-tasking required. - Enthusiastic about communicating to a broad range of stakeholders and seeking agreement in complex situations - Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature - Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.