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Hplc Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

... scientific programming and scripting, machine learning and model-building concepts, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry, powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), optical ...

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$112K - $148K/yr

Fluidic system design for chromatography systems (HPLC/UHPLC/LC). * Sheet metal enclosure design ... Systems Engineering, Product Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership ...

Sr. Engineer, OT

Tustin, CA

$109K - $150K/yr

Your Role: The Senior Engineer, OT leads the technical design, planning, implementation ... Experience with SpectraMax SoftMax Pro, Agilent HPLC, BioTek plate readers, EndoScan-V, Beckman ...

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$112K - $148K/yr

Fluidic system design for chromatography systems (HPLC/UHPLC/LC). * Sheet metal enclosure design ... Key Words Systems Engineering, Product Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional ...

Sr. Engineer, OT

Tustin, CA · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Your Role: The Senior Engineer, OT leads the technical design, planning, implementation ... Experience with SpectraMax SoftMax Pro, Agilent HPLC, BioTek plate readers, EndoScan-V, Beckman ...

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Goleta, CA

$112K - $148K/yr

Fluidic system design for chromatography systems (HPLC/UHPLC/LC). * Sheet metal enclosure design ... Key WordsSystems Engineering, Product Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional ...

Lab Technician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Management of chemicals, reagents, standards, HPLC columns, etc. * Contact service engineer when necessary to calibrate laboratory instruments. * Handle the disposal of chemicals and samples

Lab Technician

Sacramento, CA

$20.25 - $27/hr

Management of chemicals, reagents, standards, HPLC columns, etc. * Contact service engineer when necessary to calibrate laboratory instruments. * Handle the disposal of chemicals and samples

Lab Technician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Management of chemicals, reagents, standards, HPLC columns, etc. * Contact service engineer when necessary to calibrate laboratory instruments. * Handle the disposal of chemicals and samples

Scientist II

Orange, CA · On-site

$46 - $50/hr

... size analysis, HPLC, and UPLC. The successful candidate will independently plan and execute ... This position requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other ...

Opportunity to work in Materials Engineering Laboratory in Tucson AZ. This position will offer a ... FTIR, GCMS, HPLC, GPC, etc.) Qualifications We Prefer * Bachelor's Degree in Material Science and ...

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Hplc Engineer information

What is an HPLC engineer?

An HPLC Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems used in laboratories. They ensure instruments function correctly, perform calibrations, and may develop or validate analytical methods. HPLC Engineers often work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industries to support quality control and research operations. Their role requires expertise in chromatography, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPLC engineer?

To thrive as an HPLC Engineer, you need a strong background in analytical chemistry, instrumentation, and method development, typically supported by a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field. Experience with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and certifications such as ASQ CPG or similar are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you excel in troubleshooting and working within multidisciplinary teams. Mastery of these skills ensures precise analytical results, instrument reliability, and effective collaboration in quality-driven laboratory environments.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an HPLC engineer?

HPLC Engineers spend their days setting up, operating, and maintaining high-performance liquid chromatography systems to analyze chemical samples for research, quality control, or product development purposes. Daily tasks include method development and validation, troubleshooting equipment issues, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll frequently collaborate with chemists, laboratory technicians, and quality assurance professionals to interpret data and optimize analytical processes. This role often requires a mix of hands-on technical work and clear communication to support ongoing laboratory projects.

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Scientist I, Automation

Allergan

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery (MPDD) function within the Small Molecule CMC organization is accountable for a broad range of deliverables across various stages of drug discovery and development. During lead optimization and through candidateselection, MPDD scientistsutilizestate of the artautomation and computational tools supported byexpertisein biopharmaceutics, drug delivery, and solid-state chemistry to collaborativelyprogress candidates with higher probability of success intodevelopment andadviseclinical formulation strategy. From candidate selection through clinical proof of concept and product launch, MPDD scientistswork in cross functional teams to identify the commercial solid form of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and establish structure-property-performance correlations to help deliver robust commercial processes and align control strategies across drug substance and product. They also transition drug substance isolation processes and relevant physical characterization methods to commercial manufacturing sites and work within teams to ensure successful regulatory submissions.

Drug Delivery scientists within AbbVie's MPDD organization work collaboratively with other functions within Development Sciences and Discovery to conduct developability assessment to select molecules with higher probabilityof success for clinical development and eventual commercialization.This includesprofilingof physicochemical properties,development of preclinical formulations,identifyingsolutions to in vivo absorption challenges, and advancement of novel drug delivery strategies across multiple routes of administration that are aligned with program target product profiles and downstream partners.Modalities of interest include traditional small molecules as well as complex chemically synthesized modalities such as PROTACs and peptides.In this role, you will work in cross-functional teams in matrixed environments and engage in multidisciplinary problem solving.

Job Description

AbbVie’s MPDD organization isseekinga highly motivated,creative, and collaborative scientist withexpertiseinassay development,chemical automation, and integrated workflow design foran Scientist Iposition. The primary role of this positionwill emphasize analytical chemistry, HPLC–mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS), laboratory automation, andimplement automated and data-enabled workflows that accelerate decision-making and improve throughput in early development sciences.This individual willcontribute to the profiling of physiochemical properties, screeningand development of preclinical formulations, and the advancement of platform workflows for emerging modalities of interest.This role will work closely with cross-functional partners across discovery anddevelopment sciences to build andoptimizeintegrated capabilities that support faster,data-driven, more efficient pipeline progression. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience inHPLC–MS,assay development, automation, and the generationand interpretation of physicochemical data to inform developability. Experience with preclinical formulation strategies, workflow optimization, and enabling technologies for novel or complex modalities is highly desirable.

Qualifications
  • Scientist I typically requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry. Preferred educational backgrounds include but are not restricted to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science.

  • Familiarity and preferred hands-on experience in physicochemical property assessment related to understanding CMC developability profile and potential risk mitigation strategies. Experimental and automation techniques of interest include but are not limited to: plate-based optical spectroscopy, liquid handler operation, custom scientific programming and scripting, machine learning and model-building concepts, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry, powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), optical microscopy, light scattering techniques, thermal analysis, and other biophysical characterization techniques. Experience with automated data capture, laboratory instrumentation integration, assay miniaturization, and data analysis workflows is desirable.

  • Hands-on Experience with HPLC–MS, high-resolution mass spectrometry, or related analytical platforms.

  • Hands-on experience in assay development, automation, and workflow optimization, with an ability to design and implement efficient, reproducible, and scalable laboratory processes.

  • Strong understanding of physiochemical property profiling and its application to early developability assessment, including methods relevant to solubility, stability, and other compound attributes that inform pipeline decisions.

  • Familiarity with preclinical formulation development and screening strategies, including support for enabling formulations for emerging or complex modalities.

  • Familiarity with analytical, biophysical, and in vitro techniques used to generate high-quality data for early development decision making.

  • Experience collaborating with data scientists, computational chemists, or informatics partners.

  • Excellent organizational skills, self-management, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies
  • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to enable higher performance.

  • Learns fast, grasps the "essence", and can change course quickly where indicated.

  • Connects ideas from disparate fields, integrates data and information quickly, and takes risks to achieve the highest performance.

  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. Demonstrates scientific curiosity and problem-solving ability.

  • Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.

  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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