Analytical Associate

Job Summary:

• The Analytical Operations Associate will support the Analytical Operations (AO) team in the execution of characterization testing.
• This is a hands-on, laboratory-based position located in South San Francisco.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute assays within the AO portfolio (ddPCR, ELISA, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, and others) per AO procedures.
• Prepare controls for assays and use JMP to set ranges.
• Complete entry reports in Benchling following ALCOA+.
• Support the AO team with development experiments, as needed.
• Participate in managing lab samples and consumables.
• Accurately document assay results and analyze data.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Must-Have / Required:

• Relevant Science or Engineering discipline with 0–2 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Successful in operating independently and as part of a team.
• Basic use of Excel functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good documentation, data organization, and attention to detail.

May Have / Preferred:

• Prior experience with ELISA and/or ddPCR.
• Basic understanding of statistics.
• Prior experience with JMP.
• Experience in an ALCOA+ environment.
• Prior experience with Benchling or an equivalent electronic lab notebook.
• Prior AAV gene therapy analytical assay experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.