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Scientist

R&D Partners
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Scientist - Associate in San Diego, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Scientist - Associate:

· Collaborate with research, analytical development and process development teams to develop, qualify/validate AAV gene therapy cell-based biological potency assays, protein chemistry assays, and molecular biology assays for process monitoring and drug product release, specificallydroplet digital PCR, HPLC, ELISA, culture of primary mammalian cells, and cell based potency assays.

· Participate in developing timelines, protocols and reports for assay transfers, qualifications / validations.

· Author and review QC analytical SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed

Ensure the timely execution of all routine QC testing, data review, and preparation of summary reports

· Perform quality management activities such as deviation, CAPA, change control, investigation of OOS, OOT and anomalous results within the company QMS according to established procedures.

· Maintain QC laboratory, track critical reagents and equipment logbooks, and ensure all the equipment is calibrated

What we are looking for in a Scientist - Associate:

· BS or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience

· Experience in pharmaceutical industry with a GMP testing focus, ideally covering the analytical method and testing lifecycle from development through commercial drug product testing, with experience in a GMP QC release testing role

· Experience in an FDA-regulated environment

· Entrepreneurial spirit, with strong willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic

· Excellent organizational and communication skills

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approva

Pay Scale:

$94,000 - $117,490 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Salary : $94,000 - $117,490

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