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Biologist Iii Protein Purification Development

Orion Group · United States · Posted Oct 03, 2026

Company Orion Group Location Middlesex County, United States Employment type Contract Posted Oct 03, 2026 Listed via Orion Group

Biologist III – Protein Purification Development 6-month contract with extensions up to 2 years $48 - $52/hr with medical benefits available at a cost 100% onsite in Waltham, MA Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity for a Biologist III.
Our client is seeking candidates to help develop the purification processes that support biopharmaceutical development. In this role, you’ll join the Biologics Purification Development team within Product Development Science & Technology, contributing hands-on expertise in recombinant protein purification, process development, and characterization.
Don’t pass on the amazing chance to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!!!
What you’ll do:
Develop recombinant protein purification processes using clarification, chromatography, and membrane filtration.
Design and conduct process development and characterization studies, including impurity and viral clearance evaluations.
Support technology transfer to scale-up laboratories and manufacturing facilities, including troubleshooting and investigations.
Collect, analyze, and document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks.
Communicate experimental procedures and results clearly and collaborate with colleagues across teams.
Provide technical support for pilot and/or GMP manufacturing of clinical materials, as needed.
Evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve purification processes.
What you’ll bring:
A PhD is required with 0-5 years of experience.
Experience developing purification processes for recombinant proteins using clarification, chromatography, and membrane filtration.
Experience designing and executing process development and characterization studies, including impurity and viral clearance studies.
Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Availability to work 100% onsite for the 6-month contract.
Interested? Apply with your resume highlighting your protein purification and process development experience.
People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.

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