CareerPlan

Scientist II, Analytical Development

US CA San DiegoFull-time$111k2026-09-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Analytical project leader responsible for developing, validating, and executing analytical chemistry research to support the manufacturing of API and drug products for preclinical and clinical studies.

Role type

Senior IC analytical development scientist (project lead)

Builds

Validated analytical methods and testing protocols for drug substances, intermediates, and final products

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

Analytical chemistry, method development, method validation, cGMP compliance, regulatory document preparation, project management, technical writing, laboratory equipment operation, impurity identification, toxicology supply characterization, contract service provider management

Preferred skills

Supervisory experience, pharmaceutical formulation knowledge, preformulation collaboration, cross-functional drug development understanding

Technologies

HPLC, GC, Mass Spectrometry, NMR, UV-Vis, dissolution testers, stability chambers, LIMS

Responsibilities

Develop and validate test methods for drug substances and products; Conduct structural characterization and impurity identification; Lead investigations for out-of-specification results; Audit and manage contract service providers; Prepare regulatory documents and reports; Train and supervise junior staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership