Associate Scientist , Analytical Development

Associate Scientist I, Analytical Development

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The Associate Scientist I will report to the Senior Manager of Analytical Development and operate jointly within the Bio‑Pharmaceutical Services (BPS) and Research and Development (R&D) teams for Cytiva’s Nucleic Acid and Nanomedicine Business Unit (BU). This role is ideal for a BSc scientist with a background in bioanalytical characterization, who thrives in a dynamic, innovation‑driven environment. You will play a key role in developing and optimizing analytical methods to support the advancement of Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, nanomedicines, and nucleic acid therapies.

This role will be full time onsite at our Nanomedicines located in Vancouver BC, Canada.

• Perform advanced and specialized bio‑analytical techniques, including, but not limited to, UHPLC‑CAD, UHPLC‑PDA, SEC, CE, and LC‑MS to provide insights into nanomaterials such as Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs), liposomes, or polymeric nanoparticles under the supervision of senior associates.
• Support the routine analytical testing of internal and client nanoparticles and raw materials.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and/or capillary electrophoresis instrumentation.
• Contribute to efficient lab operations such as record keeping, inventory management, resource allocation, procurement, and associate training.
• Maintain appropriate lab records and documentation.

• BSc in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field with a minimum 1 year’s industry experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with HPLC- (UV, CAD), SEC‑HPLC, LC‑MS, LC‑HRMS, SDS PAGE, and/or CE.
• Experience with analytical method development and assay suitability testing as per ICH/FDA/EMA guidelines.
• Technical understanding of biomolecules (e.g. nucleic acids, proteins, mABs), lipid, and excipient (buffers, stabilizers, etc.) chemistry, ideally relating to Lipid Nanoparticles.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – 80,000 CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance to eligible employees.

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