• Quality Scientist

    Actalent (Harvard, MA)


    Description

    Work location: Devens MA

    Onsite/hybrid: 50 onsite Tue Wed Thurs. First month will need to be onsite every day.

     

    Work hours: 40 hours Core hours are 9:00 - 4:00

    Top 3 to 5 Skills or Must haves:

    Demonstrated Technical Writing Ability

     

    Worked in Cross matrix Teams

     

    Project Management - fast paced environment and can manage multiple projects at once

     

    Independent Contributor - personable and can work with multiple stakeholders

     

    Change Controls - GMP environments preferred

    Investigation Experience

    Bio Pharma experience preferred

     

    Scientist Global Capabilities MST - Materials and Cryogenics Science

    Description:

    The Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences Technology will support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group in the life cycle management of raw materials consumables and single-use systems utilized for biopharmaceuticals commercial manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Manufacturing Technology Quality Assurance Quality Control Supply Chain and Global Procurement groups on cross-functional teams.

    The subject matter expert for this position will be primarily required to:

    - Qualify alternative raw material suppliers:

    o Work with procurement to identify new suppliers

    o Recommend and/or lead necessary testing to qualify material for use in GMP manufacturing

    o Author technical equivalency assessments specification comparisons and material characterization reports

    o Support risk assessments

    o Author change controls

    - Additional Tasks would include:

    o Support material and consumable manufacturing investigations

    o Evaluate and manage material associated supplier changes notifications to maintain GMP compliance.

    o Support material specification development

    Requirements:

    - Minimum BS/MS with 2 years of industry experience post-graduation or PhD in Material Science Engineering Chemistry or equivalent scientific background .

     

    - Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements.

     

    - Demonstrated problem solving ability familiarity with root cause analysis techniques and CAPAs a plus

     

    - Strong organizational oral communication and technical writing skills

     

    - Effective team player and strong individual contributor

     

    - Familiarity with analytical techniques FTIR SEM-EDS etc.

     

    - Knowledge of data trending and tracking including use of statistical analysis software a plus

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.22 - $75.22/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 Harvard,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.