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Scientist, Analytical Development

Reference: CAMB000112
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Job details
Specialism
Scientific
Expertise
Process Development
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Job type
Contract
Salary
£83,200.00 to £104,000.00
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Description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Scientist, Analytical Development in Cambridge, MA.

Your main responsibilities as a Scientist, Analytical Development:

· Develop, qualify and transfer GC, HPLC, UPLC and mass spectrometry based assays of starting materials, raw materials, intermediates and excipients to suppliers, CMOs and QC.

· Identify impurity profiles and provide data to set impurity limits.

· Understand and apply advanced scientific principles, theories, concepts, practices and standards to process and analytical development.

· Author and review method development and qualification reports and SOP’s for test methods, as well as transfer / qualification protocols and reports related to critical starting materials / intermediates / excipients.

· Provide analytical support externally and internally.

What we are looking for in a Scientist, Analytical Development

· Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related disciplines with > 1 year biopharmaceutical experience or equivalent.

· Master degree with > 5 years biopharmaceutical experience respectively, with demonstrated chromatographic separation, method development / qualification and structure elucidation expertise.

· Strong knowledge of fundamental chromatographic separation mechanisms in both gas phase and liquid phase, proven years of excellent hands-on method development and optimization experience on HPLC, UPLC and GC for separation of molecules and isomers.

· Sound background in organic chemistry with a focus on structure characterization and elucidation of synthetic molecules through determination and interpretation of mass spectrometry and NMR data.

· Self-motivated, excellent communication, writing and reviewing skills.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$83,200- $104,000 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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