Associate (Lab-based role)

Infotree Global Solutions; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Infotree Global Solutions in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks an early-career scientist with a recent bachelor’s degree to join a largely laboratory-based role. You will combine hands-on experimentation with data analysis and predictive approaches, supporting process and product development teams.

Responsibilities include running HPLC and CE analyses, optimizing methods, automating repetitive tasks, and contributing to digital analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0–3 years of relevant lab experience including internships.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review experimental plans and results from prior runs.
• Prepare samples, buffers, mobile phases, and reagents.
• Set up and operate HPLC/UPLC, CE, and related analytical instrumentation.
• Run assays such as SEC, IEX/CEX, RP-HPLC, CE-SDS, or other methods.
• Coordinate with scientists on study design and timelines.
• Process and evaluate chromatographic/electrophoretic data.
• Identify unusual peaks, shifts, or product-quality changes.
• Troubleshoot method or instrument issues and determine next steps.

Skills

Scientific problem-solving

Learning agility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree + 2 years experience

High school diploma/GED +4 years

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The ideal candidate is an early-career scientist or recent bachelor’s graduate who is curious, eager to learn, and interested in combining hands‑on scientific experimentation with data analysis and predictive approaches. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline and may have 0–3 years of relevant experience, including internships, academic research, or laboratory experience.

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. Strong theoretical understanding, research in, and hands‑on experience in support of process development/scale up activities and formulation development in non‑GMP environments. You will provide technical expertise in HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and related analytical methods, while also leveraging AI, automation, and digital collaboration platforms to accelerate science, reduce cycle times, and improve consistency across programs.

• Generate, analyze, and critically evaluate analytical data (LC, CE, mass spectrometry, and related methods)
• Support analytical method optimization, method verification, troubleshooting method related issues
• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for automation to reduce manual, repetitive tasks.
• Actively contribute to process improvements, strategy development, and cross-functional partnerships that promote consistent and efficient practices across Pre-Pivotal Biologics
• Increase utilization of AI tools and digital analytics platforms to improve efficiency and insight generation
• Steward analytical deliverables with accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• 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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree OR Associates degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Scientific problem-solving & critical thinking, learning agility and can communicate clearly.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Review priorities, experimental plans, and results from previous runs.
• Prepare samples, buffers, mobile phases, and reagents.
• Set up and operate HPLC/UPLC, CE, and related analytical instrumentation.
• Run assays such as SEC, IEX/CEX, RP-HPLC, CE-SDS, or other methods to support process and formulation development.
• Coordinate with process development or formulation scientists regarding samples, study design, and timelines.
• Process and critically evaluate chromatographic/electrophoretic data.
• Identify unusual peaks, shifts, variability, or potential product-quality changes.
• Troubleshoot method or instrument issues and determine appropriate next experiments.
• Compare analytical results across process conditions, formulations, or development candidates.
• Discuss findings with senior scientists and cross-functional partners.
• Use AI and digital analytics tools to accelerate data analysis, identify trends, summarize experimental results, or streamline documentation.
• Identify repetitive laboratory/data-processing tasks that could be automated.
• Help develop standardized workflows that improve consistency and reduce cycle time across programs.