Senior Scientist, Analytical Development & QC (Hybrid/Remote)

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, California, seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Analytical Development & Quality Control (ADQC) group. The role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for Starting Materials and peptides, with GMP-driven rigor.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 2+ years in industry, and strong LC-MS, HPLC and GC experience. You will document data, author regulatory sections, and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience with GMP environments is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods for Starting Materials and peptides.
• Characterize reference standards using multiple analytical techniques.
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials and starting materials.
• Document and compile data for quality review.
• Review data for specifications compliance.
• Conduct analytical investigations.
• Author CMC sections of regulatory filings.
• Write SOPs for methods and equipment.
• Present findings at internal and cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GMP experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

GC

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, California, seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Analytical Development & Quality Control (ADQC) group. The role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for Starting Materials and peptides, with GMP-driven rigor.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, 2+ years in industry, and strong LC-MS, HPLC and GC experience. You will document data, author regulatory sections, and contribute to cross-functional teams.