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Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.
Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.
We proudly offer
- Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
- Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401k program
- Learning platform
- And more!
Position Overview
The Senior Research Scientist I, Process Development Science steers development programs for cutting edge protein-based technologies. The Senior Research Scientist must be able to handle multiple projects at a time, prioritize tasks to meet timelines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for developing purification schemes for a wide class of protein-based technologies and contribute to expanding the downstream process capabilities of the team.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties
- Develop protein purification schemes for a wide class of protein-based technologies including antibodies and biospecifics
- Independently investigate complex analytical results and provide robust solutions
- Review literature to generate purification scheme proposals
- Analyze, interpret, and clearly present results in result summaries
- Generate and follow SOPs for cGMP production of material
- Maintain laboratory instruments
- Document results in lab notebooks and batch records
- Follow SOPs for mammalian cell culture and protein/antibody purification
- Optimize methods and facilitate tech transfer to CMOs
- Think critically and creatively to troubleshoot issues related to process development
- Work independently and collaboratively to complete projects
- Mentor and supervise staff as well as work effectively with management teams
Education, Experience, Certification and Licensures
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 9-13 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration
OR
- Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 7-11 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration
OR
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4-8 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Apply scientific principles and personal experience to design and execute experiments to solve problems
- Proficient in protein purification using affinity, ion exchange, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography with FPLC systems
- Working knowledge of experimental design and data analysis using Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and remain flexible with changing needs
- Must be motivated and able to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication interpersonal
- Good documentation and organization
- Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams to solve process development problems or implement improved procedures
Other Qualifications:
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screen
- May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 30lbs. Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office and laboratory environment. May be exposed to biological and chemical hazards.
Salary Range: $113,700-145,800
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.
Senior Research Scientist I; Process Development in Hopkinton, MA
Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.
Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.
We proudly offer
- Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
- Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401k program
- Learning platform
- And more!
Position Overview
The Senior Research Scientist I, Process Development Science steers development programs for cutting edge protein-based technologies. The Senior Research Scientist must be able to handle multiple projects at a time, prioritize tasks to meet timelines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for developing purification schemes for a wide class of protein-based technologies and contribute to expanding the downstream process capabilities of the team.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties
- Develop protein purification schemes for a wide class of protein-based technologies including antibodies and biospecifics
- Independently investigate complex analytical results and provide robust solutions
- Review literature to generate purification scheme proposals
- Analyze, interpret, and clearly present results in result summaries
- Generate and follow SOPs for cGMP production of material
- Maintain laboratory instruments
- Document results in lab notebooks and batch records
- Follow SOPs for mammalian cell culture and protein/antibody purification
- Optimize methods and facilitate tech transfer to CMOs
- Think critically and creatively to troubleshoot issues related to process development
- Work independently and collaboratively to complete projects
- Mentor and supervise staff as well as work effectively with management teams
Education, Experience, Certification and Licensures
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 9-13 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration
OR
- Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 7-11 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration
OR
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4-8 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Apply scientific principles and personal experience to design and execute experiments to solve problems
- Proficient in protein purification using affinity, ion exchange, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography with FPLC systems
- Working knowledge of experimental design and data analysis using Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and remain flexible with changing needs
- Must be motivated and able to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication interpersonal
- Good documentation and organization
- Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams to solve process development problems or implement improved procedures
Other Qualifications:
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screen
- May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 30lbs. Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office and laboratory environment. May be exposed to biological and chemical hazards.
Salary Range: $113,700-145,800
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Scientist
Document your research contributions before applying
Gather publications, patents, conference presentations, and grant awards now. PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications, and your credentials must exactly match the posted requirements, so a documented record prevents mismatches that delay or invalidate certification.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Universities, national laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and large tech firms run ongoing PERM cycles and have HR staff familiar with research roles. A first-time sponsor may underestimate the recruitment documentation PERM demands, creating procedural denials that restart your timeline.
Search green-card-sponsoring research employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Scientist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces labs and companies already running PERM cycles, so you're not cold-approaching employers unfamiliar with the process.
Clarify whether your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
If your position requires a master's or higher and involves independent research judgment, EB-2 typically applies. If a bachelor's degree satisfies the minimum, it likely falls under EB-3. The classification affects your priority date and wait time, especially for India-born applicants.
Ask employers about PERM timing before accepting an offer
PERM recruitment must occur after the employer has a bona fide opening but before you're hired into that permanent role. Confirm your prospective employer understands this sequence and has counsel engaged, since starting PERM after you've already started can invalidate the process.
Verify your degree equivalency meets DOL's prevailing wage level
Foreign doctoral degrees from institutions outside the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency. DOL uses credential evaluation reports during PERM audits. Have a NACES-member evaluator confirm your degree maps to a U.S. Ph.D. before your employer submits the PERM application.
Green Card Research Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Research Scientist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Research Scientist positions at universities, pharmaceutical companies, and national laboratories qualify under EB-2 because the role requires a master's or doctoral degree in a specific scientific field. If the posted minimum is a bachelor's degree, the role falls under EB-3. Your employer's PERM application must reflect the actual minimum requirement for that position, not your personal qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Research Scientist roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status, capped at 85,000 annually with a lottery, and must be renewed every three years. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. PERM adds six to eighteen months to the front of the process, but the employer is investing in your permanent authorization, not a renewable work permit subject to cap uncertainty.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Research Scientist?
Your employer posts the Research Scientist opening through DOL-required recruitment channels, documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied, then submits Form ETA-9089 to DOL for certification. PERM for research roles can attract more applicants than general roles, so your employer's HR team must carefully track and document each candidate evaluation. Once DOL certifies the application, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS.
How do I find Research Scientist employers who already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Research Scientist roles filtered by employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves time by connecting you with organizations that have existing immigration counsel, active PERM pipelines, and HR staff experienced in the process, rather than employers who would be navigating it for the first time.
Can my foreign doctoral degree support an EB-2 PERM application?
Yes, but DOL requires documentation that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree. Your employer should obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before filing the PERM application. If DOL audits the case and the evaluation is missing or incomplete, it can suspend certification. Request the evaluation early so it's ready when your employer submits Form ETA-9089.