Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Scientist

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Location: Oceanside, CA 92056

Pay Rate: $48-$54/hr on W2

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Pharmaceuticals

Application Deadline: October 16th, 2026

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development during pivotal and commercial development phases. This contract role focuses on high throughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and supports downstream purification characterization studies. A core part of this role is the development and optimization of high throughput purification assays using state of the art automation platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton).

The ideal candidate brings strong hands on laboratory skills, deep familiarity with HTP purification methods, and the ability to establish, troubleshoot, and refine automated workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• High Throughput Purification & Automation

• Execute high throughput purification (HTP) workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.

• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton and Tecan

platforms.

• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.

• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.

• Purification Process Development

• Contribute to experimental design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.

• Conduct bench scale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.

• Prepare high quality protocols, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.

• Technical Excellence & Collaboration

• Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform

enhancements.

• Maintain a state of the art purification lab, including instrumentation readiness and workflow

improvements.

• Partner with upstream, downstream, and cross functional colleagues as needed on development and characterization initiatives.

• Follow all compliance, training, and safety requirements.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• M.S. with 2+ years or B.S. with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering,

biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.

• Expertise developing and executing HTP purification assays, including automated liquid handling

systems such as Tecan, Hamilton, and microscale chromatography platforms.

• Experience with chromatography (e.g., AKTA, plate-based), filtration, and standard downstream

techniques.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, fast paced environments.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.