Research Associate

Reference: 630040Posted: 2026-08-11Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSalary: $45 - $55Company: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io Summary:

• Collaborate with research, quality control (QC), and process development teams to develop AAV gene therapy analytical methods for process monitoring and characterization under guidance of scientific mentor.
• Contribute to the development of robust separations-based methods (e.g. HPLC, UHPLC, CE-SDS, etc.) for drug substance and drug products.
• Participate in developing timelines, protocols, studies, and reports for method development and assay transfer.
• Author and review analytical / equipment logbooks, protocols, and reports as needed.
• Assist in timely execution of testing for routine in-process analytics, data review, and preparation of summary reports.
• May perform additional analytical development activities such as routine instrument maintenance / troubleshooting or quality-related exercises as needed.
• Maintain laboratory, support other AD divisions as needed, and ensure equipment is operational.

*Software Use Expectations:

• Utilize Chromeleon CDS to acquire and process data.
• Utilize statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP) to evaluate data, identify trends, and recommend assay acceptance criteria.Skills

Seeking an Analytical Development (AD) Research Associate with knowledge and hands-on experience in analytical and separations-based assays, as applied to AAV gene therapy products. The AD Senior Research Associate will be involved in supporting studies and method development from AD into Quality Control (QC). This individual will assist in routine analytics to support product- and process-related characterization. The role will assist to develop and perform analytical methods to support QC lot release and stability of AAV Gene Therapy products.Education BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant industry experience or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant industry experience.*Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred, covering analytical method development and knowledge of QC testing.

• Strong, hands-on experience in HPLC and other separation-based technologies (e.g. CE-SDS) including knowledge of standard maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

·Experience with Chromeleon CDS and JMP statistical software a plus.Pay Range: $45-55/hr *based on experience