Associate Scientist

Actalent is hiring for an Associate Scientist (Analytical Development) in the Thousand Oaks area!

• Location: Fully Onsite
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to support analytical development efforts for biotherapeutic drug products. This role focuses on performing analytical testing to evaluate key product attributes and generate data that informs critical development decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess biochemical and biophysical characteristics and contribute to advancing product development through high-quality data and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing to evaluate attributes of biotherapeutic drug products
• Execute and support development of analytical methods to assess product quality and performance
• Analyze experimental data and provide clear, actionable insights to project teams
• Document experimental procedures, results, and conclusions in accordance with established standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support drug product development and advancement
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
• Minimum 2+ years of industry or relevant laboratory experience
• Hands-on experience with analytical assays
• Strong experimental lab skills and data analysis capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mass spectrometry
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used to assess biotherapeutic products

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and data interpretation skills
• High level of attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Solid foundation in analytical chemistry techniques
• Effective communication skills for sharing data and insights

Work Environment

This role is based in a laboratory setting and requires hands-on experimental work in support of analytical development activities.

This is a Contract position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Thousand Oaks,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.