Associate Scientist - Analytical

Associate Scientist - Analytical

Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $24.00–$29.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The client is currently seeking an Analytical Chemist in their Pivotal Attribute Sciences Department in Thousand Oaks, CA. This team plays a crucial role in pivotal phase analytical support, including product development support and testing of drug substances and drug products. The role will work closely with a team of analysts and scientists responsible for the technical aspects of developing analytical tools to gain understanding of key quality attributes in product and process for late-phase synthetic small molecule, synthetic oligonucleotide, synthetic peptide, and/or antibody peptide conjugates.

The Scientist will integrate and optimally utilize platform and in-depth product attribute knowledge to advance client products and ensure success through pivotal clinical phases to marketing authorization application.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform routine analyses utilizing liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Participate in the development and optimization of HPLC methods.
• Conduct liquid chromatography analysis using Empower or similar LC platforms; experience with large molecule analysis is preferred. Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for synthetic peptide release testing and characterization.
• Perform mass spectrometry analysis (Agilent Q-TOF, Thermo Orbitrap, etc.); experience in large molecule analysis is a plus.
• Collaborate closely with drug substance and drug product process development colleagues to achieve project objectives.

Required Skills

• Written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation, and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment
• Abilities in troubleshooting, problem solving, and multi-tasking in support of process chemistry and formulation efforts at the pivotal phase of development; can work under supervision
• Understanding of GLP and GMP requirements and their application in a phase-appropriate manner

Preferred Skills

• Training and expertise in analytical method development, organic chemistry, or formulation development
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret analytical data
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry lab
• Understanding, research in, and hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques, such as liquid chromatography and gas chromatography
• Technical aptitude for the identification, development, and implementation of analytical technologies, such as mass spectrometry (MS), NMR, vibrational spectroscopy, etc.

Education Requirements

• Master's degree; OR
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience; OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience; OR
• High school diploma/GED and 6 years of experience

Important Notes

• Interview Process:
  Resumes will be collected for 1–2 weeks; the hiring manager will send 3–5 candidates to HR for phone screening (approximately 1 week); the hiring manager will then conduct video interviews with 2–3 candidates and make the final decision (1–2 weeks).

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.