Associate Scientist - Analytical Development

Ultimate Staffing; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for an Associate Scientist - Analytical Development in Irvine, CA. This onsite role requires a minimum of 2 years of hands-on industry lab experience in pharmaceutical development. Bachelor degrees in Chemistry or related fields are required.

You will develop and analyze experiments, prepare stability data, and maintain HPLC systems. Join a leading biopharmaceutical company in Irvine and contribute to drug development at multiple lifecycle stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with analytical techniques used to characterize drug substances or products (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis, pH, osmolality).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on INDUSTRY lab experience in pharmaceutical development.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain templates for stability reports and data‑summary tables.
• Enter and review stability data.
• Review laboratory notebooks for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Perform balance verification and prepare standards and samples.
• Perform UV, osmolality, pH, and other routine analytical testing.
• Maintain laboratory glassware and shared areas.
• Prepare, coordinate, document, and receive samples and shipments.
• Prepare and maintain HPLC systems and conduct routine assay testing.

Skills

HPLC

UV-Vis spectroscopy

pH/osmolality

Analytical method development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC systems

Job description

We are hiring for an Associate Scientist - Analytical Development with a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on INDUSTRY lab experience (academic experience alone will NOT qualify). You will have an opportunity to join a leading biopharmaceutical company based in Irvine, CA!*NOTE*: This position is fully onsite 5‑days a week in Irvine, CA. Candidates MUST be local to Orange County, CA.We are looking for inspired individuals who are motivated to grow professionally, while building a best‑in‑class pharmaceutical company with a differentiated approach. Join us in advancing our mission to focus on unmet needs and apply proven science and new technology to revolutionize treatment for patients.

Overview:

Under supervision of the Manager and Sr Scientist of Analytical Development, the Associate Analytical Development Scientist will be involved in the development, analysis and/or management of experiments to support product development at various stages of their lifecycles. This individual will be involved in the preparation and analysis of experimental formulations, writing and reviewing technical documents and reports, maintenance of lab instruments, and other general lab duties.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain templates for stability reports and data‑summary tables.
• Enter and review stability data.
• Review laboratory notebooks for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Perform balance verification and prepare standards and samples.
• Perform UV, osmolality, pH, and other routine analytical testing.
• Maintain laboratory glassware and shared laboratory areas.
• Prepare, coordinate, document, and receive sample and material shipments.
• Prepare and maintain HPLC systems.
• Conduct routine assay testing and basic HPLC runs.
• Assist with stability studies, troubleshooting, and general laboratory operations.
• Follow applicable SOPs, safety requirements, good documentation practices, and data‑integrity standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields
• Hands‑on lab experience with analytical techniques used to characterize drug substance or drug products (e.g., HPLC, UV‑Vis spectroscopy, pH, osmolality, viscosity, or related techniques)
• Minimum two (2) years of hands‑on INDUSTRY lab experience in pharmaceutical development (academic experience alone will NOT qualify).
• Strong critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate technical challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Maintains organized laboratory records and effectively documents experimental procedures, observations, and conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and meeting project timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize experimental results and present findings to project teams.

Additional Details:

The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, gym, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We are passionate about our culture! Our employees live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact! This position reports directly to our Manager of Analytical Development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.