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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 in Senior Researcher
Document your research credentials before applying
Pull together publications, grants, and institutional affiliations before you target employers. PERM audits require your employer to verify your qualifications meet the advertised minimum requirements, and gaps in your documentation slow the process.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Universities, federal contractors, and large pharmaceutical companies file PERM routinely for researcher roles. Smaller biotech startups may have the budget but lack the internal HR infrastructure to manage a multi-year sponsorship process without outside help.
Understand how EB-2 NIW changes your strategy
If your research addresses a national interest area, the National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition under EB-2 without a specific employer or PERM. That removes job-offer dependency entirely, which matters if you want flexibility between institutions.
Search green-card-sponsoring research employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by role and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to find research institutions with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. That narrows your outreach to employers already familiar with PERM, which shortens the education phase of the hiring conversation.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location before accepting an offer. Your employer must certify your salary meets that threshold on the LCA, so offers below the posted wage create a filing problem you can't fix after signing.
Clarify the green card timeline during the offer stage
Ask your employer directly whether they plan to file PERM concurrently with your start date or after a waiting period. For EB-3 filers from most countries, priority dates are current, but delays in employer initiation are the most common reason researcher sponsorships stall.
Green Card Senior Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Researcher roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role's requirements and your credentials. EB-2 covers positions that require an advanced degree, such as a master's or PhD, which most senior research roles specify. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree as the stated minimum. Your employer's PERM application must advertise the role at the degree level that actually matches the job duties.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a researcher?
The H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of continued authorization. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal. There's no lottery for EB-2 or EB-3, and for most nationalities outside India and China, priority dates are current at the EB-3 level, meaning the process moves on the USCIS adjudication timeline rather than a visa-backlog queue.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Senior Researcher position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For research positions, this typically includes posting the role in specific academic and professional venues. After DOL certifies the application, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Current PERM processing at DOL runs several months for clean applications.
Can I change research employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar research role without restarting the process, provided your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more. Changing employers before the I-140 is approved generally requires your new employer to start PERM from the beginning.
How do I find Senior Researcher jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Researcher listings by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting institutions that have filed PERM before means they understand the DOL recruitment requirements and prevailing-wage obligations. That makes the offer-to-filing process significantly more predictable than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign researcher.