Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Avid Bioservices • Tustin, CA

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About The Position

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: The Associate Scientist, Analytical Development will have the opportunity to focus on developing cell-based, ELISA, HPLC, and/or CE methods and will work alongside experienced analytical scientists and process development scientists to identify and characterize protein biologics. This position offers the chance to interface with Quality Control as methods are transferred into that group for cGMP testing, as well as to interface with external clients. The Associate Scientist will perform testing and sampling to support validation, process development, and stability studies in a non-GMP and GMP environment. They will have a substantial understanding of the job and apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks, as well as support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• BS degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or a related field is required.
• 5 + years of biotech industry experience working in a QC or analytical lab.
• Previous experience with analytical testing and equipment utilizing analytical biochemistry methods, writing reports/procedures/specifications, GMPs and regulatory audits required.
• HPLC, CE, or Potency/ELISA experience is essential.
• Should have also have experience with protein characterization, electrophoresis, chromatography, and assay validation/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review routine wet chemistry/ELISA/cell-based immunoassays, electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE/CE) and/or HPLC.
• Must use scientific reasoning when making decisions regarding the quality of the data reported. Expected to research/gather information without supervision and to make scientifically sound decisions based on knowledge and experience.
• May train/supervise the experimental work of more junior analysts and may be a member of interdepartmental/tech transfer teams.
• Develop, review, revise and write test methods, standard operating procedures and may perform trending analysis. May be designated as study lead for validation projects, investigations, and method development projects.
• Knowledge of company cGMPs as well as industry regulations that apply to job functions. Participate in regulatory inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees