Title :Process Development Sr Associate
Duration :1 year
Location:Thousand Oaks, CA
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Description:

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.

Must have a strong analytical background - very important
Nice to have: Knowledge with HPLC.

Minimum Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience
• Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical or Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences or Engineering related discipline.
• 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

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:    

• Must have a strong analytical background - very important
• Nice to have: Knowledge with HPLC.

Day to Day Responsibilities:    

• 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.
• Mostly supporting various assays
• Plan the experiment(s)
• Perform the experiment(s)
• Data analysis
• Lab notebook: materials, procedure, sample preparation, data analysis, and summary/conclusion

Possible Extension:    

• Yes

Red Flags:    

• Lack of strong organization skills and work ethic
• Poor attitude

Interview Process:    

• First round teams, second round in person

 
 
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: $ 35.80/daily.