Associate Scientist - Analytical Development

Position: Associate Scientist

Pay Rate: $45/hour

Schedule: Mon to Fri (9am-5pm)

Type: Long Term Temporary (w/ the opportunity to be hired on depending on business needs & work performance)

About the Role:

Under supervision of the Manager and Sr Scientist of Analytical Development, the Associate Analytical Development Scientist will be involved in the development, analysis and/or management of experiments to support Tarsus products' development at various stages of their lifecycles. This individual will be involved in the preparation and analysis of experimental formulations, writing and reviewing technical documents and reports, maintenance of lab instruments, and other general lab duties.

Key Responsibilities

· Create and maintain templates for stability reports and data-summary tables.

· Enter and review stability data.

· Review laboratory notebooks for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance.

· Perform balance verification and prepare standards and samples.

· Perform UV, osmolality, pH, and other routine analytical testing.

· Maintain laboratory glassware and shared laboratory areas.

· Prepare, coordinate, document, and receive sample and material shipments.

· Prepare and maintain HPLC systems.

· Conduct routine assay testing and basic HPLC runs

· Assist with stability studies, troubleshooting, and general laboratory operations.

· Follow applicable SOPs, safety requirements, good documentation practices, and data-integrity standards.

Factors for Success:

· Bachelor in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields

· Hands-on laboratory experience with analytical techniques used to characterize drug substance or drug products (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, pH, osmolality, viscosity, or related techniques)

· Recently graduated with up to three (3) years of hands-on laboratory experience in pharmaceutical development, gained through industry, academic research, or internships. Strong critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical challenges and propose practical solutions.

· Maintains organized laboratory records and effectively documents experimental procedures, observations, and conclusions.

· Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and meeting project timelines. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize experimental results and present findings to project teams.

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

* The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, gym, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals.

* We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!

* This position reports to our Manager of Analytical Development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.