Associate Scientist I Entry Level - Woburn, MA

Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC is a premier Contract Research and Development Organization located just north of Cambridge, MA providing pharmaceutical development services for small molecules, biologics, oligonucleotide therapeutics, and other biopharmaceutical drug candidates.

Summary

We seek a motivated Associate Scientist with laboratory experience to conduct analytical testing and development experiments that support our client's effort to develop oligonucleotide and mRNA therapeutics. Our clients include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from new startups to those with global operations. This individual will conduct analytical and bioanalytical testing of samples using written procedures and support the development of new methods. Competitive applicants will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of analytical methods for pharmaceuticals, creative problem solving, an ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team, and clearly communicate scientific results. This is an entry level, full-time bench scientist position in Woburn, MA suitable for a recent graduate or someone of limited pharmaceutical experience.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform testing with good documentation practices using written methods and procedures
• Execute development experiments, analyze data, write analytical test methods.
• Present results and planned experiments clearly and concisely both verbally and in written reports.
• Strive to meet agreed-upon timelines and regularly communicate progress to other stakeholders.
• Follow standard operating procedures and other guidance documents as directed by management.
• Maintain scientific instruments and troubleshoot problems as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory including shared benches, sample storage, etc.
• Continuously improve technical skills and acquire knowledge specific to the pharmaceutical industry.

An Ideal Candidate will possess skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience using analytical instruments such as chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), electrophoresis (PAGE, CE), spectrometry (LC-MS), and spectroscopy (UV/Vis).
• Experience using or developing methods to determine the identity, purity, and assay of drug substance and product samples.
• Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of biological polymers (e.g., RNA, DNA, proteins)
• Understand the scientific principles of new analytical techniques as well as the hardware and software needed to operate scientific instruments.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Education in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related discipline and a B.S. with 0 - 2 year's of industry experience performing routine testing or developing analytical methods for nucleic acid-based therapeutics.
• Strong understanding of physical sciences at the undergraduate level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and outstanding time management skills.
• Background maintaining and troubleshooting scientific instruments and equipment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab setting.

OFCCP Statement - Pace Analytical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, sex, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.