Contract - Senior Associate/Scientist – Analytical Development

Revance (a Crown Laboratory Company) is seeking a Sr. Associate Scientist to contribute to our Analytical Development team. This on-site, technical laboratory-based position involves development, validation, and execution of analytical methods for testing biologics, supporting clinical programs through commercial registration and post-approval improvements.

About the Role

This contractor-based position (minimum 6 months) requires hands-on laboratory experience with analytical techniques for drug substance and drug product testing. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, R&D, Formulation Development, QC, and other technical groups to provide analytical testing support.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical analytical methodologies to support development and validation of test methods.
• Author and review analytical methods, protocols, reports, and other technical documents, including instrument qualification and change control.
• Operate, maintain, and oversee installation of sophisticated analytical instrumentation and associated computer control systems.
• Contribute to establishing, maintaining, and improving technical operations and project outcomes in Analytical Development.
• Support laboratory operations: inventory tracking, reagent preparation, sample management, and documentation review.
• Execute analytical and biological methods ensuring compliance with ICH guidelines and global regulations.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, GCPs, and GDPs where required.
• Interact with contract manufacturers and contract testing laboratories.
• Provide support for regulatory submissions.
• Train other qualified staff to ensure effective execution of roles and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience performing basic analytical assay techniques such as absorbance and fluorescence plate-based assays, immunoassays (AlphaLISA, ELISA, SPR, and western blot), SoloVPE, and SDS-PAGE/CE-SDS.
• Familiarity interpreting data from common characterization techniques such as HPLC, AUC, SEC-MALS, MFI, DLS, and CD.
• Experience developing/authoring protocols, methods, and SOPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to collaborate across technical and operational activities.
• Working knowledge of statistics; proficiency in R, Python, GraphPad, JMP, or other statistical tools preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven with an interest in experimental design and development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biological sciences or related field with 3+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry.
• PhD with minimal industry experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field with 5+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Outstanding academic achievements may be considered in combination with industry experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong experience with immunoassays; HPLC experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a GMP setting.
• Knowledge of SoftmaxPro and/or Empower.
• Experience drafting protocols, methods, and/or procedures.
• Experience or working knowledge of neurotoxin therapeutic development.
• Experience with change control, deviation, laboratory investigation, and/or other quality records.

About Revance

Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. The Company drives innovation through science-powered solutions, with a commitment to providers, patients, and consumers. Revance’s award-winning products are backed by robust research and development led by renowned scientists. For more information, visit www.revance.com.