Associate Scientist - Analytical Development

About the role

Under supervision of the Manager and Sr Scientist of Analytical Development, the Associate Analytical Development Scientist will be involved in the development, analysis and/or management of experiments to support product development at various stages of their lifecycles. This individual will be involved in the preparation and analysis of experimental formulations, writing and reviewing technical documents and reports, maintenance of lab instruments, and other general lab duties.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain templates for stability reports and data-summary tables.
• Enter and review stability data.
• Review laboratory notebooks for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Perform balance verification and prepare standards and samples.
• Perform UV, osmolality, pH, and other routine analytical testing.
• Maintain laboratory glassware and shared laboratory areas.
• Prepare, coordinate, document, and receive sample and material shipments.
• Prepare and maintain HPLC systems.
• Conduct routine assay testing and basic HPLC runs
• Assist with stability studies, troubleshooting, and general laboratory operations.
• Follow applicable SOPs, safety requirements, good documentation practices, and data-integrity standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Hands‑on lab experience with analytical techniques used to characterize drug substance or drug products (e.g., HPLC, UV‑Vis spectroscopy, pH, osmolality, viscosity, or related techniques).
• Minimum two (2) years of hands‑on INDUSTRY lab experience in pharmaceutical development (academic experience alone will NOT qualify).

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate technical challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Maintains organized laboratory records and effectively documents experimental procedures, observations, and conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and meeting project timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize experimental results and present findings to project teams.

Benefits

• Beautiful Irvine office with a courtyard, gym, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals.

Schedule

Fully onsite, 5 days per week in Irvine, CA. Candidates must be local to Orange County, CA.