Senior Analytical Scientist, Cancer Drug Dev (Contract)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Sciences for contract work at our South San Francisco site.

You will independently lead analytical development and product characterization across multiple projects, developing and optimizing methods for early and late-stage development using HPLC, LC-MS, GC, and related techniques. You will design experiments, process data with software, and maintain rigorous records, enabling reliable reporting and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry with >8 years of relevant research, or PhD with 3+ years in pharma/biotech R&D.
• Hands-on lab experience with chromatography, spectroscopy and titration methods.
• Experience using instrument control software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead analytical development and product characterization for molecules in CMC development.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods for early and late-stage development.
• Design experiments and perform analysis using standard lab techniques and instruments.
• Utilize software to collect and process data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Maintain accurate records in lab notebooks and ensure traceability and compliance.
• Prepare presentation materials and communicate results to managers and teams.
• Author/review technical reports and sections for health authority filings.

Skills

Analytical development

Independent experiment design

Data analysis

Report writing

GLP/cGMP experience

Communication

Project collaboration

Problem solving

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC

UV-Vis

KF

DSC

TGA

XRPD

Openlab/Empower

Excel

Job description

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Sciences for contract work at our South San Francisco site.

You will independently lead analytical development and product characterization across multiple projects, developing and optimizing methods for early and late-stage development using HPLC, LC-MS, GC, and related techniques. You will design experiments, process data with software, and maintain rigorous records, enabling reliable reporting and regulatory filings.