Associate Scientist

Title: Associate Scientist

Duration: Minimum 6 months from start date (flexible based on hire date)

Core Hours: Approximately 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with 1-hour lunch break

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Description:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry and hands-on experience with protein purification, especially involving biologic molecules, using various chromatography techniques in a lab-based environment.
• Proficiency with lab software such as Unicorn, Chromeleon, or ChromeLab is preferred, along with familiarity with lab automation and high-throughput purification workflows.
• They should demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and robust data handling capabilities, as well as excellent communication skills suited to a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with comparable expertise.
• This is a full-time, onsite position in Thousand Oaks, operating during standard business hours for a minimum duration of six months.
• Applicants without experience in protein purification or protein analytics will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with protein purification, particularly biologic molecules
• Expertise with a variety of chromatography techniques, liquid chromatography instrumentation (FPLC) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)
• Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc…) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip)
• Knowledge of lab automation and high throughput purification techniques
• Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and efficiently in a cross-functional environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Top 3 skills:

• Experience with protein purification, particularly biologic molecules
• Experience with a variety of chromatography techniques, liquid chromatography instrumentation (FPLC) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)
• Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc…) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip).

Day to Day:

• Support pipeline molecules and/or Tech Dev molecules delivery by participating in protein purification and analytics process.
• Record the results in accurate manner.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $25.00 - 28.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

[medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k) retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short-term disability insurance],

[paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].