Job Description

Associate scientist

Contract:

Thousand Oaks, California, US Salary Range:

22.00 - 28.00 |

Per Hour Job Code:

372053

End Date:

2026-10-31

Days Left:

29 days, 7 hours left Hi there, I'm Siddhi, Talent Expert with Collabera LLC. Hope this message finds you well! We're actively hiring for top performers, and I think you could be a great fit. Why apply now? Positions are filling fast, and we're hiring immediately. If this resonates with you, I'd love to chat about how your background aligns with this opportunity. Let's explore if it's the right next move for you. Ready to connect?

Email:

siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com or

Phone:

(847)-440-1112

Position Details:

Client Industry:

Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology

Title:

Associate Scientist Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Duration:

12 months ++ possibility of extension based on performance and business needs

Shift:

Monday-Friday, approximately 8 AM-5 PM

Pay Rate:

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour

The ideal candidate is an early-to-mid-career scientist with several years of hands-on protein-related laboratory experience.

They have worked directly with protein purification, protein analytics, or both and can speak confidently about the work they personally performed.

They don't need to check every technical box.

For example, a candidate with excellent protein analytics experience but lighter purification experience could still be a strong fit, provided they have the scientific foundation and willingness to learn the purification side—or vice versa.

The strongest candidates will be able to clearly explain their experiments, techniques, troubleshooting, results, and individual contributions during the interview.

Communication and the ability to answer technical questions effectively are important differentiators.

The Protein Therapeutics (PT) group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Protein Chemistry team at our state-of-the-art research facility in Thousand Oaks, CA.

PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry and hands-on experience with protein purification and analytics, using various preparative and analytical chromatography techniques in a lab-based environment.

Proficiency with lab software such as Unicorn, Chromeleon, or ChromeLab is preferred, along with familiarity with lab automation and high-throughput purification workflows.

They should demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and robust data handling capabilities, as well as excellent communication skills suited to a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or a master's degree with at least 1 year experience.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Thousand Oaks, operating during standard business hours for a minimum duration of 1 year.

Applicants without experience in protein purification or protein analytics will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with protein purification with expertise in a variety of chromatography techniques (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, etc.) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)

Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip)

Experience with data management and/or analysis platform, software or tools is a plus

Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and efficiently in a cross-functional environment

Attention to detail; strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR Associates degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

Top 3

Must Have Skill Sets:

Protein purification (affinity, IEX, SEC, etc.).

Protein analytics (HPLC, MCE, etc.).

Data management and handling.

Day to

Day Responsibilities:

Protein purification using various preparative protein chromatography techniques (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, etc.).

Protein analytics using various analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.).

Capture experimental data in

LIMS/ELN

systems.

Compile and analyze large dataset of protein purification and analytics results.

Summarize and present results and findings to work group and project teams.

Contribute to the development of new processes and methods.

Red Flags:

No work experience. Long gap. Poor communication skills.

Fresh graduates with little or no professional laboratory experience

Have primarily internship experience

Lack relevant protein purification/analytics experience

Cannot clearly explain their technical work during screening

Have significant unexplained employment gaps (approximately 1+ year)

Are unwilling or unable to meet the full onsite requirement

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility). Job Requirement

Protein Purification

Affinity Chromatography

Ion-Exchange (IEX) Chromatography

Size-Exclusion (SEC) Chromatography

Protein Analytics

HPLC

MCE

Chromatography Data Analysis

Unicorn

ChromLab

Chromeleon

LabChip

LIMS

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

Data Management

Experimental Data Analysis

High-Throughput Purification

Lab Automation

Protein Characterization

Biochemistry

Method Development

Process Development

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Scientific Data Presentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Laboratory Research

Reach Out to a Recruiter

Recruiter

Email

Phone

Siddhi Kadakia

siddhi.kadakia@collabera.com