Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics

🔬 We're Hiring: Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics | Tustin, CA

📍 Location: Tustin, CA

🕐 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Onsite

Are you an experienced analytical scientist looking to take ownership of complex analytical work in biologics process development ?

Looking for a Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics to join our onsite team in Tustin, CA. This is an opportunity to work across cell line development, upstream/downstream process development, formulation, process characterization, and non-GMP studies while serving as a technical resource for analytical methods and instrumentation.

🔬 We're Hiring: Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics | Tustin, CA

Are you an experienced analytical scientist looking to take ownership of complex analytical work in biologics process development ?

Avid Bioservices is looking for a Senior Research Associate, Process Analytics to join our onsite team in Tustin, CA. This is an opportunity to work across cell line development, upstream/downstream process development, formulation, process characterization, and non-GMP studies while serving as a technical resource for analytical methods and instrumentation.

🧪 What You'll Do

• Independently perform and coordinate routine and non-routine analytical studies.
• Serve as a technical resource/method owner for platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, plate-based assays, residual DNA/qPCR, pH, osmolality, and SDS-PAGE .
• Troubleshoot complex instrument, method, system suitability, and data integrity issues.
• Lead comparability studies, special studies, and method transfers .
• Review analytical data and documentation generated by other laboratory team members.
• Support implementation and optimization of new analytical technologies and high-throughput workflows .
• Provide technical mentorship and training to Research Associates and laboratory personnel.
• Represent Process Analytics in cross-functional project meetings and communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders.

🎓 What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences , or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in process development, QC, biologics characterization, or a related analytical laboratory.
• Strong experience with analytical biochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis, protein characterization, or biologics testing .
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot analytical methods/instruments and review technical data.

⭐ Nice to Have

• Waters chromatography systems & Empower
• Maurice, Compass, ELISA, or qPCR
• Method transfer and comparability studies
• Experience implementing new analytical technologies
• Technical training, mentorship, or data review experience

We offer:

✅ Competitive compensation

✅ Performance-based bonuses

✅ Health, dental & vision insurance

✅ 401(k) matching

✅ Paid time off

✅ Career growth and development opportunities

📈 Full-time opportunity with bonus potential, benefits, career development, and a collaborative work environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your analytical career and contribute to the development of life-saving biologics, I'd love to connect with you!

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