Biologist III (Purification Process Development-Biologics)

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Apr 02, 2026
Position Title: Biologist III (Purification Process Development - Biologics) Work Location: 01068, Worcester, MA Assignment Duration: 12 Months (possible extension) Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Position Summary: This position is in the Biologics Purification Development team of the Product Development Science & Technology department at our organization. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of protein purification to support biopharmaceutical process development. Background & Context: Role is within the Purification Process Development group (Biologics). Candidate will support purification development work for recombinant proteins, including both lab-based work and tech transfer to pilot scale and GMP manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Develop purification processes utilizing clarification, chromatography, and membrane filtration technologies for recombinant proteins Design and execute innovative process development and characterization activities, including impurity and viral clearance studies Responsible for technology transfer to scale-up labs and manufacturing facilities, as well as troubleshooting and investigation activities Perform data acquisition, analysis, and documentation in electronic lab notebooks Possess strong oral, written, and collaborative skills to effectively communicate experimental procedures and results Provide technical support for pilot and/or GMP manufacturing of clinical materials as appropriate Execute evaluations of new technologies and innovations for purification processes Qualifications & Experience: A sound scientific understanding of protein separation technologies and the ability to explore and develop new approaches to further advance purification technologies are desirable. Experience in chromatography and membrane filtration for biologics purification is preferred. An MS or PhD degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or related disciplines is required. At least 5 years of experience (MS) or 0-2 years of experience (PhD) in protein purification process development and/or manufacturing support is required. Hands-on laboratory experience with AKTA FPLC, PendoTech filtration, and HPLC is a plus. Chromatography experience is required (minimum requirement) Membrane filtration experience is a plus Experience with AKTA/FPLC preferred Experience in protein purification / separation Engineering-related background preferred (e.g., Chemical Engineering)