Scientist (Immunoassays for Drug Product)

R&D Partners; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 128,960 - 141,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking a Scientist to join their drug product development team in San Carlos, California. This role requires expertise in analyzing biomolecules through various methods, with a focus on immunoassays. The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience and strong analytical skills.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience with a BS degree or 5 years with an MS degree.
• Experience in analytical development or quality control role required.
• Prior experience running colorimetric assays and working with SEC-MALS and SDS-PAGE.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine analysis of internal samples using various analytical techniques.
• Support optimization and improvement of multiplex immunoassay assays.
• Design and interpret experiments for stability studies.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 8 years experience

MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 5 years experience

Tools

SEC-MALS

SDS-PAGE

Colorimetric assays

Job description

We are hiring a Scientist to support our client's drug product development team. You will have knowledge of and practical experience in analyzing and characterizing biomolecules (proteins, polysaccharide conjugates, vaccines) using a variety of methods, especially immunoassays and multiplexed immunoassay formats. Experience in analyzing vaccine and adjuvant-containing formulations is a plus. In addition, we are looking for an experienced and flexible individual who would be comfortable working on multiple projects at once, with fluid prioritization to enable aggressive timelines. This position is for a lab-based scientific role and requires excellent scientific judgement, independence, rigor, and thorough record-keeping.

This is a 12-month contract based in San Carlos, California.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine analysis of internal release, development, and stability samples using a variety of analytical techniques across Drug Product working groups, ensuring high-quality data generation and reporting.
• Support the execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of multiplex immunoassay (MSD) assay suite, including troubleshooting assay performance, improving robustness, and supporting assay lifecycle management.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to support non-GxP stability studies including thermal, freeze/thaw, agitation, and container closure system evaluations.
• Analyze and interpret complex assay data, identify trends or deviations, and communicate findings to project teams to support development decisions.
• Contribute to method development, qualification, and technology transfer activities, including collaboration with external analytical laboratories and manufacturing CMOs.
• Author and review technical documentation including assay protocols, SOPs, reports, study plans, and technical summaries in support of development and analytical activities.

Qualifications

• BS degree with minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience or MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in an analytical development or quality control role.
• Prior experience running colorimetric assays is required.
• Prior experience with SEC-MALS is required.
• Prior experience with SDS-PAGE is required.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and safety in all aspects of work.
• $128,960-$141,440

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.