Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

About the Role

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Scientist – Analytical Development to join a growing organization within the cell therapy and biotechnology industry located in Branchburg, NJ. The Associate Scientist – Analytical Development will support analytical development initiatives and routine quality control testing activities, with a primary focus on analytical method development, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and high-throughput batch release testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support analytical method development, optimization, and implementation for cell therapy products.
• Perform and support cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and other analytical testing activities.
• Execute routine laboratory testing to support high-throughput batch release programs.
• Contribute to method robustness assessments, troubleshooting efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support technology transfer of analytical methods from development into routine QC environments.
• Perform cell culture activities utilizing aseptic techniques and best laboratory practices.
• Follow GMP requirements, laboratory procedures, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development and Quality Control teams to support ongoing testing and future product development activities.
• Balance analytical development projects with routine testing priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or related industry experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with analytical method development, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and/or cell culture techniques.
• Understanding of analytical testing principles and application of methods in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with GMP laboratory practices, documentation requirements, and established procedures.
• Experience supporting analytical method optimization, troubleshooting, and technology transfer activities preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput testing, batch release testing, deviation investigations, or OOS investigations is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to generate accurate, reliable, and reproducible results.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.

Compensation

• Salary range: 40-45/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package available through Piper Companies during the contract assignment
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cell therapy technologies and analytical development programs