Associate Scientist

AGW; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) seeks an Associate Scientist for an onsite, 12+ month contract in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role blends hands-on experimentation with data analysis and predictive approaches to support process and product development teams.

The ideal candidate is an early-career scientist or recent bachelor’s graduate with curiosity, quick learning, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include analytical data generation, method optimization, automation opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, including internships, academic research, or laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Python, R, or another programming language through academic coursework, research, or projects.
• Strong communication skills, scientific problem-solving ability, and learning agility.
• Ability to produce quality results under minimal direction.
• Experience supporting process development/scale-up activities and formulation development in non-GMP environments.
• Technical expertise in HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and related analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, and critically evaluate analytical data (LC, CE, mass spectrometry, and related methods)
• Support analytical method optimization, method verification, and troubleshoot 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 biologics development
• 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)
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebook
• Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities and comply with safety guidelines

Skills

Python/R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related

Tools

HPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Thousand Oaks, CA Onsite Contract Starts 9/14/2026 Ends 9/13/2027

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Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Associate Scientist for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

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. This laboratory-based position is responsible for driving cutting-edge analytical support and technology development impacting process and product development teams. You will work cross-functionally using analytical science to help drive efficient development and scalable understanding of processes and products.

Responsibilities:

• Generate, analyze, and critically evaluate analytical data (LC, CE, mass spectrometry, and related methods)
• Support analytical method optimization, method verification, and troubleshoot 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 biologics development
• 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)
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebook
• Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities and comply with safety guidelines

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, including internships, academic research, or laboratory experience
• Demonstrated experience with Python, R, or another programming language through academic coursework, research, or projects
• Strong communication skills, scientific problem-solving ability, and learning agility
• Ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
• Experience supporting process development/scale-up activities and formulation development in non-GMP environments
• Technical expertise in HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and related analytical methods

Desired skills:

• Exposure to chromatography

Pay range: up to $21.45 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/.

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.