Assist Scientist

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Full Time
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Assist Scientist

Healthcare & Life Sciences

$ 19 - $ 22 / Hour

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable biotechnologyanization known for its innovative work in vaccine and large molecule drug development in Cambridge, MA.

Associate Scientist - Process Development (Onsite)

Cambridge, MA

Monday-Friday, 8-5 (flexible) | 100% onsite

Pay: 19-22/hr

Summarized Purpose

The Associate Scientist supports process development activities for large molecule drug substances, with a focus on vaccine programs. Under general supervision, this role executes and optimizes experimental protocols, performs downstream purification and analytical characterization, and contributes to data interpretation and scientific reporting. The position provides hands-on exposure to process development, scale-up, and tech transfer within a regulated GMP/GLP environment.

Essential Functions

Design and execute experiments supporting process development, optimization, scale-up, and tech transfer for vaccine development programs

Develop and refine processes using literature review, scientific principles, and input from subject matter experts

Performanic reactions and purify intermediates/products independently

Conduct analytical characterization of intermediates and drug substances (e.g., NMR, MS, HPLC, SEC/MALS)

Analyze experimental data and summarize findings for internal reporting

Support tech transfer activities to GMP manufacturing sites

Maintain accurate documentation in lab notebooks and electronic systems inpliance with GMP/GLP standards

Prepare technical reports in collaboration with cross-functional teams (QA, RA, MSAT, ARD)

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; assist in training others as needed

Ensure proper archiving of raw and processed data according topany policy

Perform additional duties as required to support project needs

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience (academic or industry)

Equivalentbinations of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exposure to process development preferred

Knowledge of carbohydrate chemistry or syntheticanic chemistry a plus

Familiarity with analytical techniques such as NMR, MS, HPLC, SEC/MALS preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Effective written and verbalmunication skills

Ability to maintain accurate scientific records (ELN experience preferred)

Why work for Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences?

Weekly pay

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability benefits

Skills training and career development support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Paid leave options, including sick leave and holiday pay (based on eligibility)

Benefit options are flexible so you can choose coverage that fits your needs.

Important Information

This Associate Scientist role is being recruited by Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, not your local Adecco Branch office.

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Adecco is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Candidate Privacy Information:

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Details: $19.00 to $22.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay w applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to adecco/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Ref: US_EN_9...886
Job ID: 523631824
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2026

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