Research Associate I

Omeros Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Incentive pay

Stock options

Job summary

Omeros Corporation in Seattle is seeking a Research Associate, Analytical Sciences to support drug substance and product testing within CMC. The role focuses on physicochemical testing (LC, CE, spectroscopic methods) and data analyses to support clinical and commercial products.

You will develop and qualify methods, write procedures and reports, and collaborate across teams. Requirements include a science degree with 2+ years lab experience; hands-on LC/CE; knowledge of cGMP and data integrity;

Qualifications

• Science-related Bachelor degree, or MS with 2+ years laboratory experience; pharmaceutical/biotechnology preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC (CEX, RP, SEC) and CE (icIEF, CE-SDS) and other spectroscopic methods for protein testing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, regulatory expectations, and data integrity preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
• Experience with laboratory notebooks is required.
• Data science/software experience (Minitab, JMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute LC, CE, and other physicochemical testing to support CMC program activities.
• Develop and qualify LC, CE, and other physicochemical analytical methods.
• Author and review test methods, qualification protocols, and technical reports.
• Present experimental designs and results at AS, cross‑functional, and external meetings.
• Support external test lab documentation and data review.
• Support lab management activities including equipment maintenance, testing calendar, inventory, shipping/receiving, and waste disposal.
• Ensure methods development/execution comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and timelines.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC

CE

Spectroscopic methods

Data analysis

Data integrity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree or MS with 2+ years lab experience

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Minitab

JMP

Job description

We are a fast-growing and dynamic organization seeking a Research Associate, Analytical Sciences to join our CMC team. The Research Associate, Analytical Sciences will support drug substance and drug product physicochemical and biophysical testing for Analytical Sciences (AS) and CMC activities. This individual will be part of a growing team responsible for the development, execution, and data analyses of liquid chromatography (LC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), spectroscopic, and compendial methods supporting clinical and commercial products.

What are your job responsibilities?

• Execute LC, CE, and other physicochemical testing to support CMC program activities
• Develop and qualify LC, CE, and other physicochemical analytical methods
• Author and review test methods, qualification protocols, and technical reports
• Present experimental designs and results at AS, internal cross‑functional, and external meetings
• Support external test lab documentation and data review
• Support lab management activities including equipment maintenance scheduling, testing calendar scheduling, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and waste disposal
• Ensure test methods development and execution activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, scientific standards, and project timelines

What education and experience do you need?

• Science related Bachelor degree, or MS degree with 2+ years of laboratory experience; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred
• Hands‑on experience with HPLC/UPLC (CEX, RP, SEC), CE (icIEF, CE‑SDS), and other spectroscopic methods used for protein therapeutic testing
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements, ICH guidelines, regulatory expectations, and data integrity requirements preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software is required
• Experience with laboratory notebooks is required
• Data science and statistical experience with software packages such as Minitab or JMP is preferred

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with management, peers, subordinates, cross‑functional teams, and external contract organizations.

Strong scientific judgment and ability to make sound technical decisions in relevant situations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex scientific concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with the highest integrity and commitment to quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.

Compensation and Benefits:

Omeros offers a competitive total compensation package. The wage scale for this position is $65,000 – $85,000. Salaries are determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options.

Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to anyone with a disability who needs assistance completing the job application process. If you need assistance, you can either send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or contact Omeros, Human Resources, at (206) 676‑5000.