Research Associate II

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Research Associate - Downstream Process Development (Protein Purification)

Fully Onsite | Waltham, MA | Temp Opportunity

Pay: Up to 54/hr depending on relevant experience level

Position Summary

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable global biopharmaceutical organization known for advancing next-generation therapies through innovative research, process development, and manufacturing technologies.

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to support Downstream Process Development activities within a Genomic Medicine organization focused on viral vector and gene therapy manufacturing platforms. This role will contribute to the development, optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer of purification processes supporting advanced therapeutic programs.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on industry experience in protein purification, chromatography, filtration technologies, and downstream processing within biotechnology, gene therapy, biologics, or related pharmaceutical environments.

Key Responsibilities
Downstream Process Development

• Design, execute, and support purification experiments for viral vector and advanced therapeutic development programs
• Develop and optimize downstream purification processes to improve yield, robustness, and process understanding
• Evaluate emerging purification technologies and process improvements
• Support process characterization, optimization, and troubleshooting studies

Chromatography & Filtration Operations

• Execute purification workflows utilizing:
  
  • AKTA chromatography systems
  • Protein purification chromatography
  • Depth filtration
  • Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)
  • Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration (UF/DF)
  • Filtration unit operations at multiple scales
• Apply strong chromatography principles across multiple purification modalities
• Support virus clearance and viral inactivation strategies

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

• Support process scale-up activities and manufacturing implementation
• Participate in technology transfer activities with internal manufacturing teams and external CDMOs
• Conduct gap assessments and risk evaluations supporting process transfers
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful process execution

Data Analysis & Technical Documentation

• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings to project teams
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and scientific presentations
• Support development of publications, technical manuscripts, and intellectual property documentation
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and notebooks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with scientists, engineers, manufacturing teams, and external partners
• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings
• Present scientific findings and recommendations to technical teams
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovation-focused culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience

OR

• Master's degree in a related scientific discipline

Required Technical Experience

• Hands-on protein purification experience
• Experience operating AKTA chromatography systems
• Experience with downstream purification process development
• Strong understanding of:
  
  • Chromatography principles and purification modalities
  • Depth filtration
  • Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)
  • Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration (UF/DF)
  • Filtration operations at various scales
• Technical report writing and data analysis experience
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting viral vector purification programs
• AAV, gene therapy, or genomic medicine experience
• Experience with process technology transfer activities
• Familiarity with:
  
  • ELISA
  • HPLC
  • SDS-PAGE
  • Spectrophotometry
• Understanding of Quality by Design (QbD)
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory experience
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations
• Understanding of viral clearance strategies and studies

Why work for Adecco?

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Skills Training
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This role is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

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Pay Details: $44.00 to $53.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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