Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics

BioTalent; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Avid Bioservices in Tustin, CA, is hiring a Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics to own complex analytical work across biologics process development. You will support cell line development, upstream/downstream processes, formulation, and non-GMP studies while serving as a technical resource for analytical methods and instrumentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with analytical biochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis, and protein characterization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in process development, QC, biologics characterization, or a related analytical laboratory.
• Strong experience with analytical biochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis, protein characterization, or biologics testing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot analytical methods/instruments and review technical data.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and coordinate routine and non-routine analytical studies.
• Serve as a technical resource/method owner for platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, plate-based assays, residual DNA/qPCR, pH, osmolality, and SDS-PAGE.
• Troubleshoot complex instrument, method, system suitability, and data integrity issues.
• Lead comparability studies, special studies, and method transfers.
• Review analytical data and documentation generated by other laboratory team members.
• Support implementation and optimization of new analytical technologies and high-throughput workflows.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to Research Associates and laboratory personnel.
• Represent Process Analytics in cross-functional project meetings and communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical biochemistry

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

Protein characterization

Biologics testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/related

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

CE-SDS

icIEF

SDS-PAGE

qPCR

Plate-based assays

Job description

We're Hiring: Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics | Tustin, CA

Are you an experienced analytical scientist looking to take ownership of complex analytical work in biologics process development?

Looking for a Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics to join our onsite team in Tustin, CA. This is an opportunity to work across cell line development, upstream/downstream process development, formulation, process characterization, and non-GMP studies while serving as a technical resource for analytical methods and instrumentation.

We're Hiring: Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics | Tustin, CA

Are you an experienced analytical scientist looking to take ownership of complex analytical work in biologics process development?

Avid Bioservices is looking for a Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics to join our onsite team in Tustin, CA. This is an opportunity to work across cell line development, upstream/downstream process development, formulation, process characterization, and non-GMP studies while serving as a technical resource for analytical methods and instrumentation.

What You'll Do

• Independently perform and coordinate routine and non-routine analytical studies.
• Serve as a technical resource/method owner for platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, plate-based assays, residual DNA/qPCR, pH, osmolality, and SDS-PAGE.
• Troubleshoot complex instrument, method, system suitability, and data integrity issues.
• Lead comparability studies, special studies, and method transfers.
• Review analytical data and documentation generated by other laboratory team members.
• Support implementation and optimization of new analytical technologies and high-throughput workflows.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to Research Associates and laboratory personnel.
• Represent Process Analytics in cross-functional project meetings and communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant hands‑on experience in process development, QC, biologics characterization, or a related analytical laboratory.
• Strong experience with analytical biochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis, protein characterization, or biologics testing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot analytical methods/instruments and review technical data.

Nice to Have

• Maurice, Compass, ELISA, or qPCR
• Method transfer and comparability studies
• Experience implementing new analytical technologies
• Technical training, mentorship, or data review experience

We offer

• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Career growth and development opportunities

Full-time opportunity with bonus potential, benefits, career development, and a collaborative work environment.

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