• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Protein purification (affinity, IEX, SEC, etc.).
• Protein analytics (HPLC, MCE, etc.).
• Data management and handling.

• 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.

• 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).