Analytical Development Technical Specialist

At Hologic, we're passionate about advancing women's health through innovative diagnostic solutions that empower healthcare providers to detect disease earlier, deliver timely treatment, and improve patient outcomes. Hologic's San Diego Diagnostics site serves as a global center of excellence for molecular diagnostics, developing cutting‑edge diagnostic assays and automated testing platforms that help laboratories around the world provide fast, accurate results for infectious diseases and other critical health conditions.

Through a strong commitment to science, innovation, and quality, the San Diego team plays a vital role in delivering technologies that positively impact.

As an Analytical Method Development Specialist, you will be a key contributor to the development, validation, and optimization of analytical methods for raw materials and oligonucleotides that support Hologic's innovative diagnostic products. Working in a collaborative, science‑driven environment, you will generate high‑quality data, investigate technical challenges, author critical documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives that help bring reliable diagnostic solutions to market.

Your work will directly contribute to the quality, performance, and success of technologies that enable healthcare providers to make informed decisions and improve lives worldwide.

• Perform and support analytical method development, validation, qualification, and optimization activities for methods and equipment.
• Conduct analytical testing to support product development, raw material qualification, and internal/external customer needs.
• Support laboratory investigations, including QC and PTE investigations, and assist with troubleshooting analytical methods and equipment.
• Execute QC testing and notebook lot testing as needed to support development and manufacturing activities.
• Author and maintain technical documentation, including validation protocols, reports, summaries, and related records.
• Apply GMP and USP principles while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and overall laboratory effectiveness.

• Foundational knowledge of Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory best practices.
• Ability to analyze experimental data, apply basic mathematics, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and report‑writing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Understanding of cGMP, GLP, and data integrity requirements.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• to scientific and non‑scientific audiences

• BS/ScB in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline
• 2–4 years of relevant industry experience, depending on level and scope of responsibility

The annualized base salary range for this role is $71,000- $104,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely‑held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to the company.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.