Position Title: Associate

Work Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320

Assignment Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension)

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Position Summary: As the candidate for this largely laboratory-based position, you will be responsible for driving cutting-edge analytical support and technology development impacting process and product development teams. You will work cross-functionally and across Process Development sites as you use analytical science to help drive efficient development and scalable understanding of processes and products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong theoretical understanding, research in, and hands-on experience in small molecule/peptide analysis in support of process development/scale up activities and formulation development in GMP and non-GMP environments
• Experience with a broad array of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Demonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebook
• High energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-pace, dynamic work environment
• Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
• Complete training on assigned tasks
• Comply with safety guidelines and site specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, written procedures, building monitoring systems and laboratory log books
• Prepare and deliver fit-for-purpose formulations; perform dose analyses for PK/PD and toxicology studies per SOPs.
• Execute HPLC/UPLC assays; process/integrate data and summarize results for project teams.
• Maintain complete ELN documentation and ensure sample labeling/traceability and data integrity.
• Support lab readiness (equipment upkeep, supplies, safety) and coordinate with project reps to meet study timelines.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience
• Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC for content and stability testing, including data processing/integration; experience with the basic operation of laboratory automation platforms for high-throughput screening (e.g., plate loading, run setup/monitoring, data capture, basic troubleshooting).
• Fundamental understanding of drug formulation and key physicochemical properties relevant to preclinical dosing.
• Proficiency in basic organic chemistry and core lab techniques (e.g., pH measurement, weighing, filtration, microscopy).

 
 
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: $ 21.00/hr.