Associate Scientist - MS&T Materials & Cryogenics

Support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group within Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T), providing technical support for cryogenics, consumables, materials, and single-use systems used in commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support material and cryogenics technical evaluations, risk assessments, change management, material control strategies, validations and qualifications, supplier change evaluations, cold-chain laboratory studies, manufacturing investigations, and lifecycle management activities.
• Author or revise CMC documentation, protocols, reports, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement teams.

Requirements

• BS with 2+ years of industry experience, or MSc, in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemistry, or an equivalent scientific field.
• Pharmaceutical industry background.
• Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledge of common protein analytical tools and demonstrated hands-on experimental laboratory skills.
• Strong organizational, oral communication, and technical writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and experimental/troubleshooting aptitude.
• Ability to work effectively as both a team member and individual contributor.
• Self-motivated approach to work.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing process validation (preferred).

Pay

Hourly rate: $36.00–$41.90

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, normal business hours.
• Maximum 40 hours per week.
• 100% onsite in Devens, MA.
• Start date: August 24, 2026.
• 12-month W-2 contract position with possible extension; no C2C options.

Benefits

• Health insurance with dental and vision options.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee referral bonus program.

The client retains the right to hire the contractor directly.