Associate 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

Description

The Associate Scientist, Attribute Sciences will join the Attribute Sciences Group within the TechOps Department. This role is part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to advancing Codexis product development through analytical science and method development. The successful candidate will support day-to-day laboratory operations while contributing to analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer activities. Working alongside a high-performing team, this individual will play a key role in delivering robust analytical solutions that support product development and manufacturing. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Redwood City, CA facility.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology science or relevant scientific field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant industrial/academic experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, think critically, and work both independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and interest in analytical chemistry, protein biochemistry, enzymology and oligonucleotide chemistry.
• Prior working experience with HPLC-UV-MS, UV-Vis, ELISA and CE-SDS.
• Working knowledge and experience with good documentation practices.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

• Knowledge of ICH Quality Guidelines related to analytical method development and validation, impurities and stability.
• Understanding systematic study design and conception.

Join Us!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Company Match up to 4%
• Company Equity
• Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
• Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
• Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Subsidized onsite lunch program
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Paid Parental Leave

And More!