Senior Process Analytics Scientist, Biologics Development

Jobvite, Inc.

Tustin (CA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Avid Bioservices, a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO in California, is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics. This role independently performs analytical work supporting cell line development, upstream and downstream process development, and formulation development, and serves as a technical resource for multiple analytical methods.

Onsite in Tustin, CA, the position involves troubleshooting, method transfer, data reviews, and mentoring Research Associates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciences
Three or more years of relevant hands-on experience in process development, quality control, biologics characterization, or a related analytical laboratory
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical resource, troubleshooting complex analytical methods or instrumentation, and reviewing technical data
Strong hands-on experience with analytical biochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis, protein characterization, or comparable biologics testing

Responsibilities

Independently perform and coordinate routine and non-routine analytical studies, determining testing strategies, priorities, and approaches supporting development programs
Serve as a technical resource and method owner for selected analytical platforms, including HPLC or UPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, plate-based assays, residual DNA or qPCR, pH, osmolality, and SDS-PAGE
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex instrument, method, system-suitability, and data-integrity issues, serving as a technical escalation point for the laboratory
Design and lead analytical comparability studies, special studies, and method-transfer activities in partnership with Analytical Development
Perform technical review of analytical data and documentation generated by Research Associates and other team members, as assigned
Evaluate scientific risk and recommend analytical approaches that influence process development and program-level decisions
Support development, implementation, and optimization of new analytical technologies and high-throughput workflows
Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and training to Research Associates and laboratory personnel without direct people-management responsibility
Represent Process Analytical in cross-functional project meetings and communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders