Associate Scientist, Attribute Sciences

The Associate Scientist, Attribute Sciences will join the Attribute Sciences Group within the TechOps Department. This role is part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to advancing Codexis product development through analytical science and method development. The successful candidate will support day-to-day laboratory operations while contributing to analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer activities. Working alongside a high-performing team, this individual will play a key role in delivering robust analytical solutions that support product development and manufacturing. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Redwood City, CA facility.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute scientific experiments and development studies in the analytical development team.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify trends or limitations, draw scientifically supported conclusions, and recommend follow-up work.
• Apply established and developmental methods to characterize development samples, process samples, and finished products, with an emphasis on understanding product quality and process-related changes.
• Participate in analytical activities including method development, validation, and various analytical studies.
• Present data at team and cross functional level on the current AS ongoings.
• Author or contribute to analytical development plans, protocols, technical summaries, method procedures, transfer documents, and reports in accordance with good documentation practices.
• Independently investigate routine method, sample, and instrument issues; contribute to root-cause assessment and propose practical experimental solutions.
• Perform overall lab support functions including routine maintenance of analytical instruments, ordering and maintaining inventory of sample, reagents and lab supplies.