Scientist

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Overtime/Weekend Work: Not expected
Contract Duration: Approximately 10 months, with coverage needed at minimum through the end of June. This assignment is supporting temporary coverage for an employee on leave
The ideal candidate is a hands-on bioanalytical Scientist with strong large-molecule experience and demonstrated expertise in ligand-binding assays, particularly ELISA and/or ECL, including method development and validation. The candidate should have experience working in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO laboratory and bring strong documentation, data analysis, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. The strongest candidates will be collaborative, detail-oriented, adaptable, quick learners who can successfully multitask in a dynamic laboratory environment, independently manage their scientific responsibilities, and provide appropriate experimental guidance to junior analysts. Candidates with solely LC-MS experience and no ligand-binding assay background are not the target profile.
Job Title: Scientist
*** is seeking a Scientist to join its team in Thousand Oaks, California. The Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism & Bioanalytical (PKDM-BA) organization is dedicated to advancing the discovery and development of innovative, safe, and effective medicines.
Scientists within PKDM-BA collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including protein therapeutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology, and regulatory affairs. Together, they support the identification of promising therapeutic candidates, preclinical development, clinical evaluation, and regulatory submissions.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to develop, validate, and implement robust bioanalytical methods for quantifying large-molecule biotherapeutics. These methods will support both nonclinical and clinical research programs.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in the execution of experiments to support development, validation, and implementation of bioanalytical methods for large-molecule therapeutics, including oligonucleotides, in clinical and nonclinical samples.
Contribute to protocol optimization, troubleshooting, and assay improvement activities to support robust, reliable, and transferable bioanalytical methods.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support non-clinical and clinical bioanalytical needs across drug development programs.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree, or
Master's degree with 4 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related scientific experience, or
Bachelor's degree with 6 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related scientific experience.
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of laboratory experience.
Experience in immunology, immunochemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, or related disciplines.
Working knowledge of GxP regulations and bioanalytical requirements in drug development.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to integrate complex data to advance drug discovery and development programs.
Proven ability to communicate scientific concepts effectively to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
Track record of contributing as a lead author on peer-reviewed publications.
Strong collaboration, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.