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Sr. Associate (Analytical Chemistry)

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Posted: 03/12/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618300 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target PR Range: 18-28/hr
*Depending on experience

Analytical Chemistry role is a 100% onsite, lab-based position, supporting the oligonucleotide (oligo) program with a focus on synthetic small molecules. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry (preferred) or a Bachelor’s with 2-3 years of relevant experience, with hands-on expertise in LC, GC, KF, and proficiency in Empower software. Responsibilities include sample testing, impurity standard management, and chromatography support. Local candidates only.

In this role, you will integrate and optimally utilize platform and in-depth product attribute knowledge to advance products and ensure success through pivotal clinical phases to marketing authorization application.
Key Responsibilities:
- Select suitable methodology and techniques to develop and validate analytical methods for testing synthetic small molecule and/or synthetic oligonucleotides for drug substances and/or drug products.
- Hands-on experience in sample preparation and analysis of synthetic in-process samples, lot release samples, stability samples and drug product formulations using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
- Organize and document analytical data under Good Documentation Practice using an electronic laboratory notebook system.
- Provide and present results to support drug substance and drug product development.
- Transfer analytical methods to contract manufacturing or contract testing labs.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of scientific experience OR
- Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or Engineering.
- Experience with HPLC, GC, KF and QC experience.
- Experience with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of chromatographic and spectroscopic laboratory equipment.
- Experience in laboratory settings within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Technical aptitude for identification and implementation of novel analytical technologies.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.