Senior Scientist, HPLC & Small-Molecule Analytics

Planet Pharma; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks an analytical scientist with hands-on HPLC and small-molecule pharmaceutical experience. You will contribute to analytical method development, testing and data generation while ensuring robust, quality data in a collaborative lab.

With minimal supervision you will plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, transfer methods from literature, develop new protocols, and help prepare internal/external reports and regulatory documents.

Qualifications

• Hands-on analytical experience with HPLC and small-molecule pharma processes.
• Strong foundation in analytical method development and testing.
• Ability to communicate technical work clearly and work in a collaborative team.
• Plan, conduct or monitor experiments with minimal supervision; record and analyze data.
• Develop protocols and ensure quality data; train staff if needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct or monitor experiments; record and organize data; analyze results.
• Ensure contracted studies comply with protocols and guidelines.
• Transfer methods from literature; develop new protocols with moderate review.
• Contribute to internal/external reports and regulatory documents; assist with patents.
• Coordinate resources and train staff as needed; participate in safety and committees.

Skills

HPLC

Small-molecule pharma experience

Analytical method development

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Education

Master’s degree or higher

PhD candidates accepted

Bachelor’s with 10+ years experience

Job description

Planet Pharma in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks an analytical scientist with hands-on HPLC and small-molecule pharmaceutical experience. You will contribute to analytical method development, testing and data generation while ensuring robust, quality data in a collaborative lab.

With minimal supervision you will plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, transfer methods from literature, develop new protocols, and help prepare internal/external reports and regulatory documents.