Scientist 2

job summary:

• We are seeking a talented scientist with a strong foundation in biochemical, biophysical, and analytical sciences to join Company's growing Method Development and Transfer team. In this role, you will design and develop assays to characterize key components that support new reagents across Company's product portfolio. Working as part of a cross?functional team, your technical expertise and rigorous scientific approach will drive the rapid development, qualification, and transfer of analytical methods that enable high?quality product manufacturing and release.

location: San Diego, California
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 44.25 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for oligonucleotides, enzymes, and liquid reagent consumables; experience with HPLC and LC?MS strongly preferred
• Contribute to analytical method validation and transfer; prior clinical product analysis experience is beneficial but not required
• Partner with scientists across Development, QC, and Manufacturing to design robust QC assays and ensure new product readiness
• Conduct method qualification and prepare documentation to support transfer into regulated manufacturing environments
• Select, qualify, and maintain analytical instrumentation and associated software
• Define process requirements, including instrumentation, personnel training, documentation, and software needs
• Provide technical leadership in product and process development, including design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
• Plan and execute laboratory research activities, ensuring high scientific rigor
• Collaborate routinely with cross?functional teams to drive program success
• May supervise QC or Research Associates
• Responsibilities listed are essential but not exhaustive; duties may evolve with business needs.

qualifications:

• BS or MS in a relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop QC methods for liquid reagents used in complex biological assays
• Expertise with several of the following techniques: HPLC, SEC, CE, GC, GC?MS, LC?MS, MALDI?TOF, SDS?PAGE, IEF
• Strong background in analytical characterization of enzymes and oligonucleotides
• Experience in method qualification and transferring QC processes into Manufacturing
• Experience in regulated and/or GMP environments a plus
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with next?generation sequencing platforms a plus
• Experience working with databases a plus
• All listed requirements are considered essential; reasonable accommodations may be made based on business needs.

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skills: High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.