CareerPlan

Principal Research Scientist I – Analytical Development – PDST – Late-Stage Process Analytics

Waltham, MA, usFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead analytical activities and method development for biologics process development in late-stage clinical programs.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (Analytical Development)

Builds

High-throughput testing workflows and analytical methods for biologics

Domain

Biologics / Pharmaceutical Process Development

Required skills

HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, method development, biologics analysis (mAbs, ADCs, fusion proteins), lab troubleshooting, team leadership, workflow prioritization

Preferred skills

Mass spectrometry, ELISA, automation workflows

Technologies

HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, ELISA

Responsibilities

Lead analytical activities within a high-throughput testing group; Serve as subject matter expert for separation-based methods; Evaluate and select analytical technologies; Provide technical guidance and hands-on lab support; Partner with process development SMEs for data interpretation; Oversee sample testing schedules; Support implementation of automation; Mentor and supervise junior scientists

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership