Position Title: Associate Scientist
Work Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Assignment Duration: 3yrs
Work Schedule: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
 
Position Summary: We are currently seeking a research associate for the Drug Product Technologies group in Thousand Oaks, CA. A fundamental understanding of protein chemistry, formulation, and biophysical characterization is desired.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will perform experiments related to the development of formulations for therapeutic proteins, including stability testing and analytical characterization.
• The candidate will join a team of investigators using a variety of biochemical and biophysical techniques and will be involved in the design and execution of experiments.
• Responsibilities will include detailed record keeping in electronic laboratory notebooks, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data and presentation.

 
Qualifications & Experience:

• Candidates will be essential on site. 1+ year of industry or 2+ academia experience in a lab setting with pipetting, sample prep & handling, HPLC chromatography, and protein sample analysis.
• Ideal Candidate: must have at least 1-year lab experience. BS (or equivalent) degree in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, chemistry, biology or related life sciences discipline.
• A strong understanding of protein biochemistry and protein structure, as well as significant experience with basic laboratory skills and biophysical techniques related to protein analysis is essential.
• A background in protein solution manipulation (e.g. pipetting, dialysis, concentration) and HPLC analysis is expected.
• Experience with visible and sub-visible particle analysis and other analytical methods (e.g. capillary electrophoresis, SEC, CEX, etc.) is desirable.
• The applicants must be motivated, have good problem-solving skills, and an aptitude to learn and implement new techniques/skills.
• The candidate should be well organized and proficient in detailed record-keeping, have excellent written and oral communication skills, must be proficient in Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint), and be capable of working efficiently in teams and independently.
• Basic qualifications: BS (or equivalent) degree in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, chemistry, biology or related life sciences discipline.
• Advanced qualifications: MS (or equivalent) in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, chemistry, biology or related life sciences discipline. MS (or equivalent) is not required but it is preferred.

 
 
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: $ 29.00/hr.