Manpower San Diego · 2 days ago
Scientist 2
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $44/hr
3+ years expManpower San Diego is seeking a talented scientist to join their Method Development and Transfer team. The role involves designing and developing assays for key components supporting new reagents, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product manufacturing and release.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize analytical methods for oligonucleotides, enzymes, and liquid reagent consumables; experience with HPLC and LC‑MS strongly preferred
Contribute to analytical method validation and transfer; prior clinical product analysis experience is beneficial but not required
Partner with scientists across Development, QC, and Manufacturing to design robust QC assays and ensure new product readiness
Conduct method qualification and prepare documentation to support transfer into regulated manufacturing environments
Select, qualify, and maintain analytical instrumentation and associated software
Define process requirements, including instrumentation, personnel training, documentation, and software needs
Provide technical leadership in product and process development, including design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
Plan and execute laboratory research activities, ensuring high scientific rigor
Collaborate routinely with cross‑functional teams to drive program success
May supervise QC or Research Associates
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to develop QC methods for liquid reagents used in complex biological assays
Expertise with several of the following techniques: HPLC, SEC, CE, GC, GC‑MS, LC‑MS, MALDI‑TOF, SDS‑PAGE, IEF
Strong background in analytical characterization of enzymes and oligonucleotides
Experience in method qualification and transferring QC processes into Manufacturing
Experience in regulated and/or GMP environments a plus
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Qualifications: BS or MS in a relevant scientific discipline with 3–5 years of industry experience
Preferred
Experience with HPLC and LC‑MS strongly preferred
Prior clinical product analysis experience is beneficial but not required
Familiarity with next‑generation sequencing platforms a plus
Experience working with databases a plus
Company
Manpower San Diego
Actively involved in public policy, workplace issues, and economic development.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase