Scientist, AS&T

job summary:
Step into a hands-on role guiding bioanalytical assays-from qPCR to cell potency-through validation, method transfers, and global regulatory approval. You'll be the technical backbone ensuring critical biopharmaceuticals transition seamlessly from late-stage development to market.

location: Norwood, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $65 - 90 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Lead method lifecycle activities, including implementation, validation, transfer, optimization, remediation, and complex technical investigations.
• Develop scientifically justified validation and transfer strategies compliant with global regulatory requirements.
• Author method validation/transfer protocols, SOPs, technical reports, and Module 3 regulatory submission documents/RTQs.
• Partner with QC, Analytical Development, contract testing labs, and global sites to transition methods and support health authority inspections.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Data Integrity, and Quality Systems while mentoring junior laboratory personnel.

 
qualifications:
Required:

• Ph.D. with 0-3 years, Master's with 5+ years, or Bachelor's with 7+ years of experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline.
• Bioanalytical experience with biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, or nucleic acid therapeutics in a cGMP environment.
• Expertise in cell-based potency assays, ELISA, PCR, qPCR, digital PCR, and Sanger sequencing.
• Hands-on experience authoring validation/transfer protocols, regulatory documents (Module 3, RTQ responses), and managing changes via eQMS.
• Solid understanding of ICH Q2(R2) and USP guidelines, laboratory automation, and cross-functional project management.

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skills: SOP Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Control (QC), International Council for Harmonization (ICH), Quality Management Systems (QMS)


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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