Associate Scientist

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist in our Pivotal Attribute Sciences Department in Thousand Oaks, CA. This team plays a crucial role in pivotal phase analytical support, including product development support, 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 products and ensure success through pivotal clinical phases to marketing authorization application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and expertise in analytical method development or 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 Client analytical technologies, such as Mass spectrometry (MS), NMR, Vibrational spectroscopy etc
• 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 trouble-shooting, 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