Assistant/Associate Scientist
Devens, MA
Date Posted:12-Aug-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:494845
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist
100% onsite Location: Devens, MA
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)
Duration: 12 months
Description
The Associate Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences & Technology will support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group in the run the business work for cryogenics, consumables and single-use systems for biopharmaceuticals commercial manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement groups on cross-functional teams.
The subject matter expert for this position will be primarily required to:
- Support material and cryogenics technical evaluations, risk assessment and change management activities
- Executes material control strategies, validations and qualifications, as appropriate, including life-cycle management.
- Evaluate and manage material associated supplier changes notifications to maintain GMP compliance.
- Support cryogenics and cold-chain transportation related lab studies or activities.
- Assist material and cryogenics manufacturing investigations.
- Author and revise CMC documents as appropriate.
- Author protocols, reports, and technical presentations.
Education:
- Minimum BS required with 2+ years of industry experience or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent scientific background
Requirements:
- Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements.
- Knowledge of common protein analytical tools and demonstrated experimental skills for lab work are required.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process validation desired.
- Strong organizational, oral communication and technical writing skills. Strong attention to details, excellent experimental/troubleshooting aptitude, and be self-motivated.
- Effective team player and strong individual contributor.
Additional Job Requirements:
None
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $41.00/hr – $41.93/hr.