Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

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. Qualifications of the Associate Scientist – Analytical Development: 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. Compensation for the Associate Scientist – Analytical Development: 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 10/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Analytical Development, Associate Scientist, Scientist, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Analytical Methods, Method Development, Method Optimization, Method Validation, Method Transfer, Technology Transfer, Cell-Based Assays, Flow Cytometry, FACS, Molecular Biology, qPCR, PCR, ddPCR, ELISA, Potency Assays, Cell Culture, Mammalian Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique, GMP, GLP, Quality Control, QC Testing, Batch Release Testing, High-Throughput Testing, Analytical Testing, Assay Development, Assay Qualification, OOS Investigations, Deviation Investigations, CAR-T, Cell Manufacturing, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotherapeutics, Regulated Laboratory Environment, Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting, Process Development, Biologics Testing, Laboratory Operations.