Associate Scientist: Protein Analytics & Purification

SSi People; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSi People in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Associate Scientist to advance protein therapeutics through hands-on protein chemistry, analytics, and purification.

The role supports characterization of complex biologic molecules, data reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to move candidates through development.

On-site position requiring strong biology background, good communication, and ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences or equivalent experience.
• Experience with protein purification and analytics including techniques, instrumentation, and software.
• Familiarity with protein analytical techniques such as HPLC, MCE, and related software like Chromeleon or LabChip.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and characterize novel molecules to support lead candidate selection.
• Contribute to analytics, molecular assessment, and protein purification.
• Operate and troubleshoot automation platforms for high-throughput purification and analytics.
• Capture, summarize, and report data using LIMS and ELN systems.

Skills

Protein purification

Analytical techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Associate’s degree with experience

High School Diploma / GED with experience

Tools

Chromeleon

LabChip

HPLC

Job description

SSi People in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Associate Scientist to advance protein therapeutics through hands-on protein chemistry, analytics, and purification.

The role supports characterization of complex biologic molecules, data reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to move candidates through development.

On-site position requiring strong biology background, good communication, and ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.