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Associate Scientist - Protein Chemistry - Onsite

ApTask Global WorkforceThousand Oaks, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Associate Scientist role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge protein therapeutics within a leading global biotechnology company, developing critical analytical and purification skills. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in protein chemistry and a passion for advancing the development pipeline in a collaborative, on-site environment. Apply now to join an impactful team and accelerate your career in biopharmaceutical research!

Quick Overview

Salary
$29/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Associate Scientist - Protein Chemistry for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is part of a multidisciplinary Protein Therapeutics team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization. The successful candidate will support the analysis and characterization of large molecule, therapeutic drug candidates, many of which are complex biologics. This position will contribute to the execution of analytics, molecular assessment, and protein purification to support lead candidate selection and advance the development pipeline.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and characterize complex molecules that will be the next generation of large molecule therapeutics
  • Contribute to the execution of analytics, molecular assessment, and protein purification capabilities
  • Organize, analyze, and report findings to support lead candidate selection
  • Operate and troubleshoot automation platforms for high throughput purification and analytics
  • Partner with Project, Analytics, and Automation teams to advance the pipeline
  • Capture experimental data in LIMS/ELN systems

Requirements:
  • Master's degree in life sciences OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience
  • Experience with protein purification and/or protein analytics techniques, instrumentation, and software
  • Hands-on experience with protein analytical techniques such as HPLC, FPLC, MCE, gel-based analysis, or Western blot
  • Familiarity with analysis software (e.g., Chromeleon, LabChip)
  • Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task, and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Hands-on protein purification experience within a laboratory environment for purification-focused candidates

Desired skills:
  • Knowledge of high throughput purification and analytical techniques
  • Experience with handling and analyzing large datasets
  • Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving

Pay range: up to $28.85 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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