Lead Small Molecule AD/QC Scientist – Analytical Strategy

Retro Biosciences; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% matching

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Annual learning & development stipend

Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks

Job summary

Retro Biosciences, based in Redwood City, California, is looking for a skilled analytical scientist to join our Quality and Analytical team. In this role, you will drive the analytical strategy for our clinical-stage autophagy program, focusing on small molecule development.

The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of experience in analytical development, with a strong understanding of method validation and regulatory documentation. This position requires collaboration across teams to ensure product quality and successful regulatory submissions, with support for both laboratory work and external partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in small molecule analytical development.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on expertise with UPLC/HPLC method development.

Responsibilities

• Drive analytical control strategy for small molecule program.
• Oversee QC and characterization methods.
• Support formulation development using analytical data.

Skills

Analytical method development

Small molecule development

Regulatory documentation

Mass spectrometry techniques

Education

Advanced degree in analytical chemistry or related field

Tools

UPLC

HPLC

LC-MS

Job description

Retro Biosciences, based in Redwood City, California, is looking for a skilled analytical scientist to join our Quality and Analytical team. In this role, you will drive the analytical strategy for our clinical-stage autophagy program, focusing on small molecule development.

The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of experience in analytical development, with a strong understanding of method validation and regulatory documentation. This position requires collaboration across teams to ensure product quality and successful regulatory submissions, with support for both laboratory work and external partners.