Process Development Associate

Title: Process Development Associate
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site
Duration: 1 year

We are seeking a quicker learner and detail-oriented, team-focused Process Development Associate to support the ATO Rapid Analytics (RA) group within Process Development. In a fast-paced, highly matrixed laboratory environment, this individual will perform product quality analyses and generate high-quality analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. The role partners closely with scientists and stakeholders across multiple sites and functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:
Analytical Testing
•    Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times, following approved methods and data integrity practices, using assays such as:
o    Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
o    Titer
o    Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX)
o    Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE-SDS)
o    Non-Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE-SDS)
o    Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF)
o    ATOLL
Compliance and Documentation:
•    Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high throughput samples.
•    Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely manner.
•    Author, review, and verify technical documents and reports.
Logistics and Planning:
•    Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving and equipment maintenance.
•    Monitor the safety and compliance status of the ATO RA lab.
Collaboration and Communication:
•    Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results.
•    Provide technical input and generate written reports as needed.
•    Communicate project updates effectively.
•    Present scientific data in meetings.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
•    Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols.
•    Solve technical problems related to instruments and assays.

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
•    0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience (industry, academic, or internship).
•    Understanding with some hands-on experience with chromatographic and/or electrophoretic techniques is a bonus 
•    Strong attention to details.
•    Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Good understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, with strong hands-on technical skills to address challenging technical issues.
•    Strong ability to analyze and interpret analytical results.
•    Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, with attention to detail.
•    Strong interpersonal skills 
•    Ability to learn new technology quickly, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
•    Possess a positive attitude and strong self-motivation.

Work Environment / Additional Information:
•    On-site laboratory role; adherence to safety training, PPE, and site procedures is required.
•    Work involves handling biological samples and operating analytical instrumentation.
•    Documentation is maintained in electronic systems (e.g., electronic laboratory notebook); accuracy and data integrity are essential.
•    May require flexibility to support project timelines (e.g., occasional schedule adjustments).

Red Flags:
•    Poor communication skills
•    Negative attitude
•    Not a team player 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 24.00/hr.