Associate Scientist - Chemistry

Actalent

Full-time other-general
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Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Posted
July 06, 2026

Job Description

Associate Scientist – Process Development
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to support process development efforts for large molecule drug substances, with a strong focus on vaccine-related programs. This role will be responsible for designing and executing experiments, optimizing downstream processes, and supporting the development of polysaccharide intermediates and drug products.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in process development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:

+ Design and execute laboratory experiments to support process development initiatives

+ Perform chemical reactions and purification of polysaccharide intermediates and drug substances

+ Optimize downstream processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality

+ Analyze and interpret experimental data to drive decision-making

+ Ensure all acti...