Associate Scientist

Payrate: $24.50 - $25.50/hr. Summary: The Process Development Associate Scientist is part of Cleaning Characterization group based in Client’s Thousand Oaks, CA corporate headquarters, who are responsible for the development of cleaning process design supporting new product introduction in internal and external manufacturing network for both drug substance and drug product. The cleaning characterization group develops new processes including chemistries, temperature and contact time that support the implementation of cleaning validation studies within manufacturing sites. The group supports investigation of deviations/non conformances, writes technical cleaning evaluation reports, and supports plant inspections, including PAIs. Responsibilities:Design and perform planned experiments for developing large-scale processesHelp develop new methods, apparatus and procedures for bench-scale characterization work and scale-upWrite technical reports, assessments, and proceduresUse characterization data to develop key operating parameters (KOPs), testing requirements and acceptance criteria for new product launchesWork with Quality, Engineering and Process Development to implement Validation requirements at full scaleHelp write technical papers for internal and external publication Basic Qualifications:Master’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience ORBachelor’s degree and 4 years of Scientific experience Preferred Qualifications:Design and execution of bench-scale experimentsAnalytical methods: Total Organic Carbon (TOC), protein assays, gel electrophoresis, spectroscopic methodsCharacterization and validation of processes for biologicalsGood knowledge of scientific principles, methodologies and practicesLab methods, including handling and dispensing chemicals, preparing buffers and operation of common lab equipment, such as pH and conductivity metersStrong interpersonal skillsGood written and verbal communication skills Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:Prior laboratory experience of handling instrumentsDesigning experimentsTechnical report writing Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $24.50 - $25.50/hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. Consent to Communication and Use of AI Technology: By submitting your application for this position and providing your email address(es) and/or phone number(s), you consent to receive text (SMS), email, and/or voice communication whether automated (including auto telephone dialing systems or automatic text messaging systems), pre-recorded, AI-assisted, or individually initiated from Aditi Consulting, our agents, representatives, or affiliates at the phone number and/or email address you have provided. These communications may include information about potential opportunities and information. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You represent and warrant that the email address(es) and/or telephone number(s) you provided to us belong to you and that you are permitted to receive calls, text (SMS) messages, and/or emails at these contacts. You also acknowledge and agree to Aditi Consulting LLC’s use of AI technology during the sourcing process, including calls from an AI Voice Recruiter. AI is used solely to gather data and does not replace human-based decision-making in employment decisions. Calls may be recorded. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. You may revoke your consent at any time by replying “STOP” to :messages or by contacting privacy@aditiconsulting.com. For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicant's personal information as well as applicants' rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy #AditiConsulting #26-04769