scientist iii.worcester, massachusettsposted september 14, 2026 job detailssummary$59 - $68.25 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorylife, physical, and social science occupations reference 54548 job details job summary: Join a top-tier global biopharmaceutical leader in Worcester, MA, as a Scientist III. In this role, you will work within the Analytical Characterization Group to execute routine, investigative, and in-depth analytical assays, supporting biologics development from discovery through commercialization.

location:

Worcester, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $59.00 - 68.25 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Perform LC-MS experiments on intact proteins, sequence verification, and post-translational modification profiling.

Execute separation assays and variant fractionation using HPLC, UPLC, and AKTA systems.

Support process development through biophysical characterization (DSC) and raw material analysis using vibrational spectroscopy.

Design and execute experiments for method development, validation, and complex technical investigations.

Draft protocols, method development reports, and maintain precise electronic laboratory notebooks.

Maintain laboratory equipment and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous process innovation.

qualifications:

Required:

BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience.

Hands-on expertise with protein mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/AKTA).Fundamental understanding of protein structure, post-translational modifications, and analytical characterization methods.

Excellent written/oral communication, organization, and multitasking capabilities.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools for LC-MS data processing.

Experience with vibrational spectroscopy (IR, NIR, Raman) and multivariate analysis. #LI-AO1 skills: Biology, Chemistry, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. 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.