Associate Scientist, Analytical Development
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotech Research, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Clinical Research
Location: Branchburg Township
Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Scientist – Analytical Development to join a growing organization within the cell therapy and biotechnology industry located in Branchburg, NJ. The Associate Scientist – Analytical Development will support analytical development initiatives and routine quality control testing activities, with a primary focus on analytical method development, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and high-throughput batch release testing.
Responsibilities of the Associate Scientist – Analytical Development:- Support analytical method development, optimization, and implementation for cell therapy products.
- Perform and support cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and other analytical testing activities.
- Execute routine laboratory testing to support high-throughput batch release programs.
- Contribute to method robustness assessments, troubleshooting efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support technology transfer of analytical methods from development into routine QC environments.
- Perform cell culture activities utilizing aseptic techniques and best laboratory practices.
- Follow GMP requirements, laboratory procedures, and documentation standards.
- Collaborate with Analytical Development and Quality Control teams to support ongoing testing and future product development activities.
- Balance analytical development projects with routine testing priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or related industry experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with analytical method development, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and/or cell culture techniques.
- Understanding of analytical testing principles and application of methods in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with GMP laboratory practices, documentation requirements, and established procedures.
- Experience supporting analytical method optimization, troubleshooting, and technology transfer activities preferred.
- Experience with high-throughput testing, batch release testing, deviation investigations, or OOS investigations is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to generate accurate, reliable, and reproducible results.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- Salary range: 40-45/hr
- Comprehensive benefits package available through Piper Companies during the contract assignment
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cell therapy technologies and analytical development programs
This job opens for applications on 10/18/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
-T, Cell Manufacturing, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotherapeutics, Regulated Laboratory Environment, Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting, Process Development, Biologics Testing, Laboratory Operations.
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