Associate Scientist-Analytical Development

Associate Scientist-Analytical Development Join our team as an Associate Scientist - Analytical Development and help advance next-generation cell therapies through analytical innovation, T-cell biology expertise, and cutting-edge assay development that directly supports life-changing treatments. Our client, a top biotech organization based in San Diego, CA, has a contract opening for the role. In this high-impact position, you’ll participate in laboratory activities to support process development, evaluate and develop new assay methods, and perform product characterization for CAR‑T cell products. Important Details 6‑month contract with a high possibility to extend San Diego, CA – Onsite (5 days/week) Monday‑Friday (40 hours/week) Pay range: $40–45/HR, depending on experience Responsibilities Develop analytical test method procedures in accordance with relevant guidelines from ICH, USP, EP for cell therapy product GMP release testing and characterization. Support analytical routine testing, qualification, and validation. Evaluate reagents and supplies to meet QC standards. Co-author test methods (SOPs), technical reports, and analytical sampling plans. Document laboratory procedures and experiments with great attention to detail in laboratory notebooks. Perform assays for process assessment and product characterization. Participate in assay transfers to QC and provide lifecycle support. Summarize and present scientific data to project teams. Evaluate alternative technologies to create robust and reproducible analytical methods. Set up, monitor, sample, and analyze cell culture processes. Minimum Candidate Qualifications and Experience BS or MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline with five plus years of relevant experience in a biotech environment (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Experience in human T cell biology with demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of cellular immunology techniques, including cell-based assays, immunoassays, and flow cytometry. Experience with aseptic cell culture (human primary cells and cell lines) and bio‑assay development and/or testing. Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments at the bench. Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed lab execution records and perform data analysis. Excellent communication skills, data presentation, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Two plus years of relevant cell therapy industry experience. Foundation in experimental documentation, basic statistical analysis, and data presentation. Exposure in vitro T cell functional assays (potency, cytotoxicity, ELISA, proliferation, Luminex). Basic skills in molecular techniques, including qPCR or ddPCR and electrophoresis. Develop assays for cell product release and characterization by designing and executing studies via design of experiments. Benefits Pride Health and its affiliates offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pride Health