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Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

$90k - $110k
Full-time

Proven Recruiting

Associate Scientist, Analytical Development (ddPCR a MUST), San Diego, CA

Are you looking to make a significant impact in analytical development working with ddPCR? Join this innovative biotech organization, where you'll play a key role in developing and optimizing analytical methods that directly support life-changing therapies. This on-site role offers close collaboration with a highly experienced CMC team and deep technical ownership of analytical strategy.

Who you are:

  • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field.
  • Master’s with 2+ years of experience or BS with 4+ years of experience.
  • Strong understanding of analytical method development, including molecular and cell based assays.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments with excellent communication and problem solving skills.

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and optimize analytical methods for in process testing, product release, and product characterization, including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and ELISpot.
  • Lead method development, qualification, validation, and tech transfer activities with CDMOs and external QC partners.
  • Troubleshoot analytical challenges and ensure accurate documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
  • Collaborate with CMC leadership on regulatory submissions and represent Analytical Development in internal and external project meetings.

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $90,000-$110,000. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What’s next?

Please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

Note: We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

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