Scientist, CMC Analytical Development
South San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Contract | Recruiter: Jaime Gunning | Phone: 617.215.7066
Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Length: 6+ months
*W2 Candidates Only, No C2C
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Scientist to join its CMC Analytical Development team supporting biologics programs focused on rare and orphan diseases. This role involves developing and executing advanced analytical methods (HPLC, CE, LC/MS), performing characterization studies, and supporting formulation and process development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with biologics, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Develop and optimize analytical methods to support characterization of biologics-based therapeutics.
- Conduct extensive physicochemical characterization studies to support early- and late-stage development programs.
- Perform routine analytical testing to support formulation and process development activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory, and Project Development to ensure successful execution of CMC strategy.
- Author and review analytical protocols, technical reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Investigate and troubleshoot analytical or manufacturing issues as they arise; design and execute laboratory experiments as needed.
- Maintain laboratory safety and compliance in accordance with internal procedures and external regulations.
- Oversee maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and inventory of analytical reagents.
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 2–5 years of relevant industry experience, Master’s degree with 4–8 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 6–12 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, CE, and iCIEF instrumentation and analytical methods.
- Proficiency with advanced biologics analytical techniques such as CE-SDS, LC-MS, peptide mapping, glycan profiling, disulfide mapping, DSC, FT-IR, CD, and particle analysis.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret, summarize, and present data to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of working with external vendors and collaborating across departments.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Pay range $120,000 - $130,000 depending on experience.
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