Research Associate - Analytical Development, AAV Gene Therapy 3650767

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part Of A Dynamic Team

Join a rapidly developing analytical sciences group supporting advanced therapeutic programs from a research and development laboratory in San Diego. The team operates in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where Analytical Development works closely with Quality Control and process-focused scientists to execute critical studies, strengthen analytical methods, and advance promising therapies toward the clinic.

This is an especially hands-on opportunity within a growing team preparing for a significant period of laboratory study execution. The successful candidate will provide meaningful additional capacity while working closely with experienced scientists in a small, highly collaborative group.

What's In Store For You

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).
• Full-time, onsite laboratory role in San Diego, California.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to high-priority analytical studies and method-development work.
• Exposure to cross-functional Analytical Development and Quality Control activities.
• A team environment that values collaboration, scientific rigor, timely execution, and sustainable work-life balance.
• Potential for contract extension or future full-time consideration based on business needs and individual fit.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Execute laboratory testing supporting upcoming analytical studies and development programs.
• Develop and optimize HPLC and other separation-based analytical methods.
• Independently perform routine laboratory techniques and analytical testing with limited day-to-day oversight after onboarding.
• Support analytical characterization and method-development activities for complex therapeutic products.
• Partner with Analytical Development, Quality Control, research, and process-focused scientists.
• Perform data review and contribute to analytical protocols, study documentation, reports, and technical summaries.
• Support method transfer and QC-facing analytical activities as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation to ensure laboratory readiness.
• Manage multiple laboratory priorities while supporting aggressive study timelines.

Are you an experienced analytical development scientist ready to make an impact?

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, analytical chemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline with approximately 2–5 years of applicable experience, or a Master's degree with approximately 0–2 years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated recent hands-on laboratory experience is essential.
• Strong practical experience with HPLC, ideally including method development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with separation-based analytical technologies; CE-SDS or comparable techniques are valuable.
• Solid laboratory fundamentals, including accurate pipetting, sample preparation, analytical execution, and laboratory documentation.
• Ability to become productive quickly without extensive basic laboratory training.
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience is preferred, although candidates with especially strong academic analytical experience may be considered.
• Experience with AAV, gene therapy, biologics, or other complex therapeutic products is beneficial but not required for consideration.
• Experience with Chromeleon CDS and JMP is advantageous.
• Strong organization, communication, scientific judgment, and collaborative working style.
• Comfortable contributing as a hands-on individual contributor within a small, fast-paced laboratory team.