Downstream Associate Scientist — Process Development

Job overview

The Downstream Associate Scientist — Process Development is an onsite laboratory and manufacturing role in Watertown, MA, with a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and flexibility for experimental needs, including occasional weekend work. Compensation is $45–$55 per hour. The scientist supports Artis BioSolutions’ process development work for advanced therapeutic modalities. The role develops and optimizes purification processes for AAV, LVV, and extracellular vesicles, evaluating process parameters to improve recovery, purity, yield, and quality. Experimental analysis, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with related development and manufacturing teams support project objectives and technology transfer.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute downstream process development experiments
• develop, optimize, and troubleshoot clarification, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, and chromatography processes
• support continuous and intensified processing technologies
• operate and troubleshoot ÄKTA chromatography and TFF systems
• analyze and document experimental results
• prepare technical reports, protocols, and SOPs
• collaborate with upstream, analytical, and manufacturing teams
• maintain laboratory records and follow safety and quality procedures
• support equipment, inventory, and buffer preparation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

downstream associate scientist

process development

aav

lvv

extracellular vesicles

purification

chromatography

tff

watertown ma

artis biosolutions

$45–$55/hr

occasional weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 4+ years. The posting describes a contract position and lists occasional weekend work.

About the employer

Artis BioSolutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.