Analytical Chemistry Scientist II

job summary: Join a premier global life sciences leader in San Diego, CA, as an Analytical Chemistry Scientist II. This fully onsite, first-shift role offers a vibrant, fast-paced environment where you will directly impact analytical method development and transfer for cutting-edge oligonucleotide synthesis and release testing.

location:

San Diego, California job type: Contract salary: $40 - 45 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer analytical methods for oligonucleotides, raw materials, and reagent consumables. Design, plan, and execute complex laboratory experiments with minimal supervision. Operate and maintain advanced instrumentation including HPLC, UHPLC, and LC-MS. Analyze data, interpret results, and proactively troubleshoot unexpected analytical outcomes. Prepare detailed study protocols, reports, and assay work instructions. Ensure strict compliance with GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and internal quality standards.

qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of a BS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. At least 2 years of hands-on experience in analytical method development, qualification, validation, and transfer. Proven technical proficiency with HPLC and LC-MS platforms. Direct experience with oligonucleotide characterization and raw material testing. Demonstrated working knowledge of GMP and GDP compliance.

Preferred:

Experience with CE, UV, NMR, and Fluorescence plate readers. Strong track record of stability and longevity in previous professional roles. #LI-PV1 skills: Chemistry, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonization (ICH)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. job detailssummary$40 - $45 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorylife, physical, and social science occupationsreference53569job details job summary: Join a premier global life sciences leader in San Diego, CA, as an Analytical Chemistry Scientist II. This fully onsite, first-shift role offers a vibrant, fast-paced environment where you will directly impact analytical method development and transfer for cutting-edge oligonucleotide synthesis and release testing.

location:

San Diego, California job type: Contract salary: $40 - 45 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer analytical methods for oligonucleotides, raw materials, and reagent consumables. Design, plan, and execute complex laboratory experiments with minimal supervision. Operate and maintain advanced instrumentation including HPLC, UHPLC, and LC-MS. Analyze data, interpret results, and proactively troubleshoot unexpected analytical outcomes. Prepare detailed study protocols, reports, and assay work instructions. Ensure strict compliance with GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and internal quality standards.

qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of a BS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. At least 2 years of hands-on experience in analytical method development, qualification, validation, and transfer. Proven technical proficiency with HPLC and LC-MS platforms. Direct experience with oligonucleotide characterization and raw material testing. Demonstrated working knowledge of GMP and GDP compliance.

Preferred:

Experience with CE, UV, NMR, and Fluorescence plate readers. Strong track record of stability and longevity in previous professional roles. #LI-PV1 skills: Chemistry, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonization (ICH)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.