Associate Scientist

The Associate Scientist will contribute to all aspects of research and development of Alcresta’s medical device products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the development of new protein based therapeutics.
• Creative thinking to contribute to new product and research teams.
• Characterization and optimization of existing products.
• Development of analytical methods and enzymatic assays.
• Execute plate-based assays, HPLC analyses, GC, titration assays, viscometry, enzyme immobilization, microscopy and product specific use tests.
• Perform product release and performance testing as needed.
• Manage relationships with CROs for external testing as needed.
• Identify and implement new technologies as required.
• Cross functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, marketing and quality groups.
• Write test methods and document results in technical reports.
• Train analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
• Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
• Communicate data and results in cross functional project team meetings.
• Technical troubleshooting as needed.

Education and Experience:

• M.S. in biochemistry, biotechnology, enzymology, chemistry or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience in biotechnology required.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Highly motivated, flexible and enjoy working in a team-based environment with a strong interest in contributing to the research and development of new products.
• Experience with SolidWorks, 3D printing is desired.
• Ability to work independently and to concisely summarize and present results.
• Strong team player, results-oriented, willingness to work in a start-up environment, including a “roll-up-the-sleeves” attitude to perform diverse tasks necessary (and multi-tasking) to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated technical experience in biochemistry or chemistry is required.
• Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device industries is a plus.
• Experience working with food products is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and technical writing skills.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Job Requirements:

• <5% travel.
• Location - Waltham, Massachusetts.