We are looking for 3 Downstream Scientists to join the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) organization at a large pharmaceutical client based out of Andover, MA. This MSAT downstream purification team supports downstream development purification and optimization, mRNA drug substance process activities, and providing support to routine manufacturing operations.

This person will be expected to develop and qualify purification techniques, ensure the proper and timely execution of purification processing, and perform scale-down purifications of biologics using precipitation, depth filtration, ultrafiltration, and chromatography. We are looking for someone with experience in techniques such as mRNA Drug Substance process, UF/DF, Column Chromatograph, and ideally familiar with standard downstream equipment, e.g. AKTAs.

This is an incredible long-term contract opportunity to learn from a well established MSAT team with an opportunity to convert as a permanent employee. This position is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday with typical hours being 9am-5pm, and may require occasional weekend work to support the lab. Depending on relevant skill level, this role offers a pay range between $40-55/hr with opportunities for advancement.

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Required Skills & Experience
- 1-8+ years of experience with mRNA drug substance process (such as in-vitro transcription reactions), Enzyme based process, and purification of biomolecules (such as Enzymatic reactions, AKTA Chromatography, UF/DF, Column Chromatography)
- Purification process development and troubleshooting experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Bachelors/Masters Degree
- Familiarity with mRNA Lipid nano particle formulation and Final Drug Product (FDP) processes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.