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Process Development Associate

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Posted: 05/14/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 5037

Job Description


Our client is seeking a quicker learner and detail-oriented, team-focused Process Development Associate to support the ATO Rapid Analytics (RA) group within Process Development. In a fast-paced, highly matrixed laboratory environment, this individual will perform product quality analyses and generate high-quality analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. The role partners closely with scientists and stakeholders across multiple sites and functional areas.

Responsibilities:
  • Analytical Testing
  • Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times, following approved methods and data integrity practices, using assays such as:
    • Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
    • Titer
    • Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX)
    • Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE-SDS
    •  Non-Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE-SDS)
    • Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF)
    • ATOLL
    • Compliance and Documentation:
  • Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high throughput samples.
  • Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely manner.
  • Author, review, and verify technical documents and reports.
  • Logistics and Planning:
  • Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving and equipment maintenance.
  • Monitor the safety and compliance status of the ATO RA lab.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results.
  • Provide technical input and generate written reports as needed.
  • Communicate project updates effectively.
  • Present scientific data in meetings.
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
  • Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols.
  • Solve technical problems related to instruments and assays.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience (industry, academic, or internship)
  • Understanding with some hands-on experience with chromatographic and/or electrophoretic techniques is a bonus
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Good understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, with strong hands-on technical skills to address challenging technical issues.
  • Strong ability to analyze and interpret analytical results.
  • Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, with attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to learn new technology quickly, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Possess a positive attitude and strong self-motivation.
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