Research Associate Contractor I – 12-Month Contract

Location: Cambridge, MA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (4 days onsite, 1 day remote optional)

Experience Level: Entry Level

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to support analytical development efforts within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. This role involves hands-on laboratory work and cross-functional collaboration to advance drug substance and formulation development.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute experiments to support analytical method development, stability assessments, and troubleshootingPerform chemical and physical analyses to inform process and formulation optimizationAssist with technical inquiries related to method development, both internally and with external CDMO partnersCollaborate with Analytical Development, Process Chemistry, and Formulation teamsParticipate in instrument maintenance and upkeepAuthor and review data and reports generated in the laboratoryPresent scientific findings to cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with 1–3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Chemistry with 1+ years of experienceDemonstrated knowledge of analytical technologies including:HPLCHRMSGCNMRFTIRKarl FischerDissolutionPXRD

Preferred Skills:

Strong foundation in analytical chemistry and method developmentExperience working with CDMOsEffective communication and teamwork skills

If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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