Technical Development Principal Scientist

Register now Home Job search Technical Development Principal Scientist This job is now closed. Back to job results Technical Development Principal Scientist Reference: 41490 Date posted: 10/08/2026 Job details Specialism Scientific Expertise PCR/rt-PCR/qPCR Location San Diego, California, USA Job type Contract Salary $115,565.00 to $144,435.00 Register your interest If you can’t find your ideal role with us right now, we’d still love to hear from you! Send us your CV and we’ll contact you if a suitable role becomes available. Register interest Description R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Technical Development Principal Scientist in San Diego, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Technical Development Principal Scientist: Develop or adapt analytical methods for cell therapy product release and characterization by designing and executing studies via design of experiment (DoE). Design and execute exploratory experiments to better understand and define CQAs and optimize current analytical methods. Independently research, plan and execute experiments and analyze data to determine next course of action and make recommendations to internal and inter departmental audiences. Perform risk and gap assessments for analytical methods and aim to enhance compliance and robustness. Execute routine laboratory experiments in collaboration with more junior technical staff to generate high quality data by following best practices of assay and instrument operations. What we are looking for in a Technical Development Principal Scientist: Masters degree with 6-9+ years experience in analytical development, QC, technology transfer and method lifecycle management or Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Immunology, Molecular Biology Biochemistry, or related field) with 2+ years of industry experience. Expertise in flow cytometry and immunology analytical method development, method transfer to QC labs is required Proven leadership in method optimization and remediation, CMC tech-transfer, analytical control strategies and method qualification/validation Demonstrated proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, control charts and capability assessments using Design of Experiments (DoE) Ability to interpret and apply ICH guidances, cGMP, USP, regulatory requirements and industry best practices for analytical method development, technology transfer, method qualification/validation and process development. Why Choose R&D Partners ? As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & Dental & Vision insurance 401k plan Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability Weekly payroll Expense reimbursement Online timecard approval Pay Scale: $115,565 – $144,435 Dependent on Experience) R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page. R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you’ve read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data – https://www.r-dpartners.com/privacy-policy/ Back to search results Register your interest If you can’t find your ideal role with us right now, we’d still love to hear from you! Send us your CV and we’ll contact you if a suitable role becomes available. Register interest Related jobs Discover our latest opportunities in life sciences and apply now. View all jobs Coord, Laboratory R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Coord, Laboratory in Irvine, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Coord, Laboratory: · The Laboratory Coordinator primarily supports daily laboratory operations… Job type: Contract Location: Irvine, California, USA View role Get in touch Have questions or need support? Our team is here to help, contact us to discuss your hiring needs or career goals today. Contact us