Analytical Development Scientist, Attribute Sciences

Codexis; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Company Equity

Generous PTO and holidays

Onsite gym

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Onsite lunch program

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Codexis is seeking an Associate Scientist in Attribute Sciences to join the TechOps Department at the Redwood City, CA facility. This on-site role supports analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer to advance product development and manufacturing.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to development plans while maintaining robust documentation and performing routine lab support tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant industrial/academic laboratory experience.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize, multi-task, and work both independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute scientific experiments and development studies in the analytical development team.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify trends, draw conclusions, and recommend follow-up work.
• Apply established methods to characterize development samples, process samples, and finished products, focusing on product quality and process changes.
• Participate in analytical activities including method development, validation, and various analytical studies.
• Present data at team and cross-functional levels on current AS ongoings.
• Author or contribute to analytical development plans, protocols, technical summaries, method procedures, transfer documents, and reports following good documentation practices.
• Independently investigate routine method, sample, and instrument issues; contribute to root-cause assessment and propose practical solutions.
• Perform overall lab support functions including routine maintenance of analytical instruments and inventory management.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

HPLC-UV-MS

ELISA

Documentation practices

Biochemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or MS in analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC-UV-MS

UV-Vis

CE-SDS

Job description

Codexis is seeking an Associate Scientist in Attribute Sciences to join the TechOps Department at the Redwood City, CA facility. This on-site role supports analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer to advance product development and manufacturing.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to development plans while maintaining robust documentation and performing routine lab support tasks in a fast-paced environment.