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Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences
AstraZeneca
US – Santa Monica Colorado Avenue – CAPosted Aug 7, 2026 · 2h ago$69k – $104k
Full-time$69k – $104kEntry LevelOn-siteBiotech
About this role
Join AstraZeneca's Santa Monica team as an Associate Scientist in Analytical Sciences to develop and optimize immunoassay and cell-based potency assays for engineered cell therapies. You will generate critical data to characterize products, support process development, and advance life-changing medicines.
What we are looking for
6- Lead setup and execution of immunoassay and cell-based testing operations
- Optimize and refine assays for increased throughput and reproducibility
- Manage critical reagents, assay control materials, and consumables
- Perform cell culture, expansion, and cryopreservation
- Execute cytotoxicity and cytokine release assays
- Lead transfer of methods into operations and support scale-up
