CareerPlan

FSP - Scientist - Analytical Development Reference Standard

San Diego, California, USAFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop, qualify, and manage compendial and internal reference standards for small-molecule programs, executing analytical method development and validation to support identity, purity, potency, and stability assessments.

Role type

Analytical Development Scientist (Reference Standards)

Builds

Reference standards, working standards, and analytical methods for drug substances and products

Domain

Pharmaceutical small-molecule development

Required skills

HPLC analysis and troubleshooting, chromatography, spectroscopy, GMP compliance, regulatory submission support (IND/IMPD/NDA/BLA), stability study execution, instrumental method development (HPLC, GC, TGA, DSC, MS, FTIR), data evaluation, vendor coordination

Preferred skills

Masters degree, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement ideas

Technologies

HPLC, GC, TGA, DSC, MS, FTIR, MS-Excel, MS-Word, data systems for computer-controlled instrumentation

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify analytical methods for reference standards; perform analytical testing using instrumental techniques; evaluate data and investigate atypical results; collaborate with CMC and Quality Control; maintain laboratory records and inventory; coordinate instrument maintenance and vendor service calls.

Seniority

Mid-level Scientist (2+ years experience or Master's degree)