Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientist to join our analytical chemistry team. The successful candidate will support the characterization and quality assessment of biologics-based therapeutics using a variety of biochemical and molecular biology techniques, with a strong emphasis on chromatographic methods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine analysis of samples using:
- Biochemical assays for protein characterization
- N-glycan analysis, titer determination, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) Detector, peptide mapping
- Capillary electrophoresis for protein separation
- Imaged Capillary Isoelectric Focusing (iCE)
- Ultra/High-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC/HPLC)
- Plate reader-based assays (e.g., absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence)
- Biochemical assays for protein characterization
- Prepare reagents, buffers, and samples according to SOPs and protocols
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems
- Assist in method development, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
- 3-5 years of hands-on laboratory experience in industry setting
- Proficiency in capillary electrophoresis, HPLC, UPLC, H-Glycan analysis, Peptide Mapping, Mass Spectroscopy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Andover, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $42.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Andover,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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