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Associate Scientist

ApTask Global Workforce
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Associate Scientist for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 6 month contract opportunity.

This role is part of a Cleaning Characterization group responsible for the development of cleaning process design supporting new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have strong foundational laboratory skills and will design and perform experiments for developing large-scale processes within a drug substance and drug product manufacturing network.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and perform planned experiments for developing large-scale processes
  • Help develop new methods, apparatus and procedures for bench-scale characterization work and scale-up
  • Write technical reports, assessments, and procedures
  • Use characterization data to develop key operating parameters (KOPs), testing requirements and acceptance criteria for new product launches
  • Work with Quality, Engineering and Process Development to implement Validation requirements at full scale
  • Help write technical papers for internal and external publication

Requirements:
  • Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
  • Approximately 1-2 years of laboratory experience (industry, research, or academic)
  • Hands-on wet laboratory experience and experience handling instruments
  • Experience designing experiments and writing technical reports
  • Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with good laboratory practices
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document work
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Desired skills:
  • Master s degree with 2 years of Scientific experience OR Bachelor s degree with 4 years of Scientific experience
  • Experience with analytical methods such as Total Organic Carbon (TOC), protein assays, gel electrophoresis, or spectroscopic methods
  • Characterization and validation of processes for biologicals
  • Good knowledge of scientific principles, methodologies and practices
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Pay range: up to $28.85 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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