Research Associate, Analytical Development

About the role

The Research Associate, Analytical Development plays a key role in supporting the characterization and evaluation of drug product particulates using microscopy and spectroscopic techniques. This position executes routine analytical testing, ensures accurate data documentation in a regulated environment. Through strong attention to detail and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role contributes to reliable analytical results and overall advancement of the analytical program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical characterization of particles under established methods, including microscopy techniques such as flow imaging microscopy to assess particle size, concentration, identification, and morphology.
• Execute visual inspection to assess drug product defects.
• Operate, maintain, and perform routine troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation (e.g., microscopes), including preparation reagents and standards.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and data integrity requirements.
• Perform routine laboratory activities such as buffer formulation, reagent preparation, pipetting, and sample handling with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support method qualification activities by executing assigned experiments and providing data and observations to supervising scientists.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development colleagues and cross functional partners (e.g., Process Development, Formulation Development, Manufacturing) to support analytical testing needs.
• Ensure laboratory safety compliance, proper instrument calibration, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline with 0–2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with microscopy techniques. Preferably for characterization of particle.
• Experience with spectroscopic and other biophysical techniques is a plus (e.g. FTIR, circular dichroism, analytical ultracentrifugation).
• Experience with difficult-to-inspect parenteral products (e.g. suspensions, emulsions) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools, including Microsoft Excel, JMP, or GraphPad Prism. Experience with Python or R for advanced data analysis is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately document experimental work using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).
• Knowledge of GLP principles, data integrity expectations, and regulated laboratory practices.
• Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative laboratory environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting data and experimental observations to supervising scientists.

Qualifications

• May be required up to 5% of your time.

Benefits

• Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.
• A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact on your career, the work you do and patients’ lives.

Pay

The most likely base pay range for this position is $58,000 - $80,000 per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with microscopy techniques.
• Experience with spectroscopic and other biophysical techniques.
• Experience with difficult-to-inspect parenteral products.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of GLP principles.
• Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.
• A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact on your career, the work you do and patients’ lives.