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Job Summary
The Analytical Operations (AO) department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Associate to be part of our analytical testing team. This role utilizes analytical tools to characterize the physical and chemical properties of biopharmaceutical products. This work is essential for supporting both process development and validation, and for determining product quality, purity, and stability.

About Analytical Operations (AO)
Analytical Operations (AO) is a non-GMP department within the PTDA Analytical Development Quality Control organization, dedicated to advancing the company's R&D pipeline. The department is focused on providing technical expertise and analytical support for early-stage research, development, and process validation for departments across the South San Francisco campus as well as other internal sites. This support is delivered through high-throughput testing, automation, effective data management, and robust business processes, all of which facilitate timely and scientifically informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine analytical testing using a variety of physiochemical techniques (U/HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS, and LC-MS), according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of assays and data results in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), strictly adhering to ALCOA+ principles.
• Perform essential lab support tasks, including stocking consumables, checking for expired reagents and hazardous waste, and de-icing freezers.
• Comply with laboratory best practices, safety guidelines, and internal and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or a Masters degree with laboratory experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field. Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, CE, or LC-MS is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, with the ability to present technical work clearly.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance, experience with ELN, and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. for laboratory-related tasks.

Pay Rate Range: $20-26/hr depending on experience

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