Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

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.

Responsibilities of the Associate Scientist – Analytical Development:

• 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 of the Associate Scientist – Analytical Development:

• 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 for the Associate Scientist – Analytical Development:

• 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

This job opens for applications on 10/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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