About this role
Job Title: Data ScientistJob DescriptionThe Data Scientist will support analytical development activities for a biologics portfolio by providing analytical data management, trending, visualization, and technical documentation support. This role collaborates with Analytical Leads to ensure that analytical information is accurately consolidated, trended, interpreted, and documented to support product development, clinical advancement, process understanding, stability assessments, technology transfers, and regulatory submissions. The position involves accessing and integrating data from multiple laboratory systems, preparing analytical trend reports and presentations, generating technical reports and memoranda, and supporting the creation of high-quality documentation required throughout the biologics development lifecycle.Responsibilities
• Access analytical data from multiple LIMS and laboratory data management systems. • Extract, organize, and reconcile analytical data from internal and external testing laboratories. • Consolidate analytical results into standardized templates and reporting formats. • Verify accuracy, completeness, and traceability of data records. • Maintain data repositories and tracking tools supporting development and clinical programs. • Enter analytical results into approved trending software and databases. • Generate trend reports, dashboards, data summaries, and visualizations. • Compile data packages for Analytical Lead review. • Present data summaries and trend analyses to Analytical Leads. • Identify data gaps and support resolution activities. • Author technical reports, memoranda, data summaries, and analytical assessments. • Prepare and revise Summary of Analytical Results (SARs) and supporting documentation. • Generate quality documentation using approved systems and templates. • Support document revision cycles and response to reviewer comments. • Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. Essential Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related scientific discipline. • 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated laboratory environments. • Experience working with LIMS, electronic laboratory systems, or scientific databases. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis, and reporting. • Experience authoring technical reports, memos, or quality documentation. • Attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to manage large datasets and multiple concurrent deliverables. Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in analytical chemistry and biochemistry. • Experience level: 1-3 Years in pharmaceutical science. Work EnvironmentThis position could be fully onsite, hybrid, or remote, with a preference for candidates located in Massachusetts and Chicago. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Waltham, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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