Lead QC Bioanalytical Scientist – Strategy & CRO Oversight

5AM Ventures; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Equity participation

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

5AM Ventures located in Emeryville, California is seeking an experienced scientist to lead bioanalytical strategy and quality control for peptide, protein, and small molecule therapeutics.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 8-15 years of relevant experience, and expertise in method development. The role involves defining analytical approaches, leading CRO oversight, and ensuring data integrity.

Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 annually, with performance bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of relevant experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in bioanalytical method development, validation, and data interpretation.
• Solid grounding in pharmacokinetics and interpretation of concentration–time data.

Responsibilities

• Define fit-for-purpose analytical approaches for PK, PD, and mechanistic studies.
• Design and manage outsourced bioanalytical studies.
• Evaluate calibration models, LLOQ, accuracy/precision, and assay robustness.
• Ensure methods and datasets meet GLP and regulatory expectations.
• Work closely with PK/PD, biology, and clinical teams to interpret data correctly.

Skills

Bioanalytical method development

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Quality control (QC)

Understanding of regulatory expectations

Pharmacokinetics

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Job description

5AM Ventures located in Emeryville, California is seeking an experienced scientist to lead bioanalytical strategy and quality control for peptide, protein, and small molecule therapeutics.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 8-15 years of relevant experience, and expertise in method development. The role involves defining analytical approaches, leading CRO oversight, and ensuring data integrity.

Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 annually, with performance bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.