Associate Scientist - (JP10326)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Scientist - (JP10326) Location: Thousand
Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Product
and Reagent Attributes Duration: 1 years (with likely extensions)
Notes: Only qualified candidates, please. Bachelors' degree & 2
YOE. Expected to be onsite 80% of the time. Rate: $24-28/Hr W2
Posting Date: 05/25/22 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate
Scientist for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a
leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: The
successful candidate will perform method development and
qualification experiments as well as routine testing using HPLC,
LC-MS, or subvisible particle methods to support process reagent
clearance along with product and process characterization
activities for clinical and commercial protein products. Routine
duties will include performing experiments, analyzing and
organizing data, completing electronic notebook entries, drafting
and reviewing technical reports, and presenting results. Upon
training, able to effectively trouble-shoot equipment and
experimental difficulties. Most of the time spent will be in the
laboratory gathering data. Office work will include analyzing data
and completing laboratory notebook entries and reports. The
successful candidate will be skilled and/or have knowledge of
analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, subvisible particle
methods (MFI or HIAC), light scattering (DLS), spectroscopy, solid
phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction as an added bonus.
The position requires demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
with other scientists to coordinate work and promote a strong
safety and compliance culture. It is expected to participate in
department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and
committees. Develop and implement new protocols with moderate
review and engage coworkers in scientific discussions. There may
also be opportunity to train staff, coordinate requests, and
organize resources needed to support several families of methods.
The successful candidate will need to understand when to seek input
and when to make independent judgments. Basic Qualifications: M.S
degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physics or
related discipline, OR B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related discipline
with 3 years work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of experience directly
related to analytical testing or characterization of protein drug
products Strong laboratory analytical skills, including routine
testing as well as the design and execution of scientific
experiments and interpretation of results Hands on experience
working in lab with knowledge of HPLC, LC-MS, subvisible particles,
light scattering, or spectroscopy Experience developing,
qualifying, and/or validating analytical methods, analyzing data,
and setting acceptance criteria to support product comparability
studies Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other
scientists on multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams Why is the
Position Open? Supplement additional workload on team. Top
Must-Have Skill Sets: Experience in HPLC analysis (1 year of
experience outside of academia) HPLC troubleshooting or method
development(1 year of experience) Pipetting and lab bench
experience Proficient in Microsoft Excel (1years of experience) Day
to Day Responsibilities: Learn to execute HPLC and LCMS assays per
protocol, document in electronic lab notebook, maintain and
troubleshoot equipment, learn to validate methods, support
associated documentation including support report writing. Employee
Value Proposition: Unique lab experience, growth, opportunity Red
Flags: Short duration at multiple positions (less than 4 months)
Interview process: Phone screening followed by in-person interview.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
Keywords: 3 Key Consulting, Irvine , Associate Scientist - (JP10326), Science, Research & Development , Thousand Oaks, California
