Analytical Chemistry Scientist 2

Planet Pharma; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in San Diego, CA is seeking an Analytical Chemistry Scientist II within the Analytical Method Development and Transfer Group to develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for oligonucleotides, raw materials, and reagents.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, applying HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and NMR to generate high-quality data while upholding GMP, GDP and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in analytical method development, qualification, validation and transfer.
• Proficient with analytical techniques including HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and NMR.
• Experience in analytical characterization and testing of oligonucleotides.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and good documentation practices.
• GMP/GDP knowledge and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, validate and transfer analytical methods for oligonucleotides, raw materials, and reagents.
• Plan and execute laboratory experiments with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize multiple assignments and meet project timelines.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and troubleshoot analytical outcomes.
• Prepare study protocols and reports with detailed work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP and quality standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, continuous-improvement culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Cross-functional collaboration

Method development

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

UV-Vis

FTIR

Karl Fischer

NMR

Job description

Target PR Range:36.25-45/hr DOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

As anAnalytical Chemistry Scientist IIwithin Analytical Method Development and Transfer Group, you will play a key role in developing, validating, and, transferring analytical methods that support oligonucleotides synthesis and release testing, and raw material qualification. You will work in a fast?paced, collaborative environment, partnering with cross?functional teams to ensure high?quality analytical support across multiple programs. This role requires deep technical expertise in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, strong problem?solving skills, and hands?on laboratory experience.

Responsibilities:

• ·Develop, optimize, validate and transfer analytical methods for oligonucleotides, raw materials, and reagent consumables.


• ·Design, plan and execute various laboratory experiments with minimal supervision.


• ·Prioritize multiple assignments and deliver high-quality results within established project timelines.


• ·Analyze data analysis, interpret results, and troubleshoot unexpected analytical outcomes.


• ·Prepare study protocols and reports, and assay work instructions with attention to details.


• ·Ensure compliance with GMP, Good Documentation Practice (GDP), andquality standards.


• ·Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and continuous-improvement-focused team culture.


• ·Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements:

• ·BS/MS/Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.


• ·Minimum 3 to 4years of hands-on experiencein analytical method development, qualification, validation and transfer.


• ·Proficient with analytical techniques includingHPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and NMR.


• ·Experience in analytical characterization and testing ofoligonucleotides.


• ·Demonstrated ability to perform and collaborative effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


• ·Strong laboratory execution skills, including organization, documentation, and adherence to quality systems.


• ·Excellent verbal/written communication skills.


• ·Working knowledge of method validation principles and for regulatory expectations (FDA cGMP; ICH, USP).