CareerPlan

Process Development Associate

US - California - Thousand OaksFull-time$75k–$101k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Perform sample preparation, analytical testing, method development, and characterization of biologics using biophysical and spectroscopic techniques to support product and process characterization.

Role type

Associate biophysical characterization scientist

Builds

Biologics product characterization data for regulatory submissions and process development

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Required skills

Biophysical characterization of proteins, Spectroscopic techniques (IR, CD, UV-visible, DSC), Sample preparation, Analytical testing, Method development, Data analysis and interpretation, Technical report writing

Preferred skills

HPLC for protein analysis, Design and execution of scientific experiments, Establishing acceptance criteria, Cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

IR spectroscopy, CD spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, DSC, HPLC

Responsibilities

Perform sample preparation and analytical testing, Develop and validate analytical methods, Characterize higher-order structure and aggregation attributes, Generate technical reports and presentations, Troubleshoot analytical issues, Establish acceptance criteria for comparability studies

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC