Associate Scientist - (JP9818)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Scientist - (JP9818) Location: Thousand
Oaks, CA. Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Drug Substance
Technologies Duration: 2 years (with likely extensions and/or
conversion to permanent) Posting Date: 2/16/2022 Notes: 1 00%
onsite; must have Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical
Engineering 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Scientist for a
consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global
biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: We are seeking a highly
motivated individual to assist in our high-throughput
experimentation (HTE) group and to support synthetics process
development in Thousand Oaks, CA. The candidate will work closely
with our process chemists/chemical engineers to conduct
high-throughput experiments and to assist with analytical data
processing for high-throughput experiments. In addition to
high-throughput support, the position will support the execution of
pressurized reactions reactors ranging from 0.0-5 mL to 5 L scales.
Support High-Throughput Experimentation in Synthetics Process
Development: Collaborate with process chemists/chemical engineers
to execute and analyze high-throughput parallel experimentation
(HTE) studies for the following: Reaction screening/optimization
for chemical reactions (catalysis, biocatalysis, and non-catalytic
transformations). Pressurized gas reactions. Organic solvent
extraction studies. Metal scavenger/ remediation screenings.
Solubility studies of drug substance intermediates. Crystallization
studies of drug substances intermediates Use various automation and
analytical software/hardware to support THE. Maintain good
laboratory documentation practices and compliance with electronic
laboratory notebook (ELN) guidelines Laboratory
Housekeeping/Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors and
our laboratory asset management service (LAMP) for preventative
maintenance, calibration, and repair service of equipment and
instruments Initiate work orders when necessary to assist with
set-up of new equipment and/or remove obsolete/life-cycled
equipment Clean/decontaminate equipment and hood surfaces
contaminated with hazardous materials Maintain laboratory equipment
and order replacement or add-on parts/accessories as needed Contact
third-party vendors for information and quotes Evaluate and
document performance and reliability of lab equipment Manage solid
and liquid waste within synthetic laboratories per guidelines
Handle incoming/outgoing shipments of tools, ancillary processing
equipment and consumables and chemicals to remote client sites
Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and adhere to established
organizational principles Chemical Library Maintenance: Order and
organize laboratory reagents and consumables to support
high-throughput experimentation Ensure chemical library maintenance
and re-order chemicals as needed Maintain and update list of
chemical inventories and ensure that the chemical and reagent
inventory system (CRIS) is up to date. Top Must Have Skills: At
least 1 year of research experience in chemistry laboratory.
Computer proficiency. Must have Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or
Chemical Engineering. Day to Day Responsibilities: Follow procedure
and perform laboratory experiments. Maintain detailed records in
electronic laboratory notebook. Maintain chemical inventory and
order chemicals as needed. Organize laboratory space by following
5S. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or
chemical engineering and experience in laboratory or manufacturing
setting (academia or industry) Strong scientific aptitude;
attention to detail; technical problem-solving skills; and ability
to multi-task Familiarity with good laboratory notebook
documentation Trained in basic laboratory safety Preferred
Qualifications: Master’s degree in chemistry or chemical
engineering. Academic and/or industrial experience working in a
organic chemistry or chemical engineering laboratory. Familiarity
with automation, computational chemistry and/or data analytics
software such as LEA, Spotfire, Gaussian, and Dynochem. Familiarity
with analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and NMR
spectroscopy. Red Flags: No laboratory experience. Needs US Visa
sponsorship. Not available to work 5 days/week on-site. Interview
process: 1 h video interview with 10 min research talk by candidate
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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