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ApTask Global WorkforceThousand Oaks, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Scientist role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge drug development within a renowned global biotechnology company, fostering significant career growth through hands-on method development and validation. You'll thrive here if you are a detail-oriented scientist with a strong background in analytical chemistry, eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive innovation in pharmaceutical sciences. Apply now to be part of impactful projects in Thousand Oaks, CA!

Quick Overview

Salary
$42/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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

The Scientist, Attribute Sciences, Process Development develops, qualifies, and transfers phase-appropriate analytical methods supporting small molecule and antibody-drug conjugate drug substance and drug product development from early clinical through commercial stages. The role collaborates closely with Process Development DS/DP teams to ensure methods are scientifically sound and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and qualify analytical methods for characterization, release, stability, and process support
  • Develop stability-indicating methods for critical quality attributes, including assay, impurities, dissolution, water content
  • Support small molecule and antibody-drug conjugate process development, optimization, technology transfer, and control strategy development
  • Characterize intermediates, starting materials, drug substances, and drug products for small molecules and antibody-drug conjugate programs
  • Build process understanding through impurity profiling and material characterization
  • Plan and execute method qualification and validation in accordance with ICH guidelines
  • Ensure methods are robust, reproducible, and fit for purpose across the product lifecycle
  • Analyze experimental data using sound scientific and statistical approaches
  • Maintain accurate documentation in ELNs and laboratory information systems
  • Author technical reports and development summaries

Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of industry experience; or M.S. with 4-6 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience; or B.S. with 6-8 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Hands-on experience with HPLC/UHPLC, LC-MS/MS, KF, UV-Vis, FTIR, and related analytical techniques
  • Strong knowledge of method development, qualification, validation, and transfer
  • Experience supporting small molecule and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development including impurity characterization, stability studies, and DS/DP analytical activities

Pay range: up to $42.16 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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