Scientist II

San Diego, CA 92122

Posted: 01/28/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 625161 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target PR Range: 35.50–44.25
*Depending on experience

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a talented scientist with a strong foundation in biochemical, biophysical, and analytical sciences to join growing Method Development and Transfer team. In this role, you will design and develop assays to characterize key components that support new reagents across product portfolio. Working as part of a cross?functional team, your technical expertise and rigorous scientific approach will drive the rapid development, qualification, and transfer of analytical methods that enable high?quality product manufacturing and release.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize analytical methods for oligonucleotides, enzymes, and liquid reagent consumables; experience with HPLC and LC?MS strongly preferred
  • Contribute to analytical method validation and transfer; prior clinical product analysis experience is beneficial but not required
  • Partner with scientists across Development, QC, and Manufacturing to design robust QC assays and ensure new product readiness
  • Conduct method qualification and prepare documentation to support transfer into regulated manufacturing environments
  • Select, qualify, and maintain analytical instrumentation and associated software
  • Define process requirements, including instrumentation, personnel training, documentation, and software needs
  • Provide technical leadership in product and process development, including design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
  • Plan and execute laboratory research activities, ensuring high scientific rigor
  • Collaborate routinely with cross?functional teams to drive program success
  • May supervise QC or Research Associates
    Responsibilities listed are essential but not exhaustive; duties may evolve with business needs.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to develop QC methods for liquid reagents used in complex biological assays
  • Expertise with several of the following techniques: HPLC, SEC, CE, GC, GC?MS, LC?MS, MALDI?TOF, SDS?PAGE, IEF
  • Strong background in analytical characterization of enzymes and oligonucleotides
  • Experience in method qualification and transferring QC processes into Manufacturing
  • Experience in regulated and/or GMP environments a plus
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with next?generation sequencing platforms a plus
  • Experience working with databases a plus
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