Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Job Summary:

Revance (a Crown Laboratory Company) is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to our growing Analytical Development team. The Associate Scientist will participate in a team responsible for all aspects of method development, qualification, and execution for the characterization of complex biologics. This position requires hands-on laboratory experience working with analytical techniques for testing of drug substance and drug product to provide phase appropriate analytical development in support of clinical programs to commercial registration and post approval improvements for Revance projects.
This is an on-site, technical laboratory-based position that involves development, validation, and execution of analytical methods for testing of biologics. The ideal candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Process Development, R&D, Formulation Development, QC, and other technical groups by providing analytical testing support.

Reporting to:    Associate Director, Analytical Development

Location:     Newark, CA (5 days/week onsite)

Salary Range:     $102,465 - 128,110 + annual incentive bonus

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Execute technical analytical methodologies to support development and validation of test methods.
• Author and review analytical methods, protocols, reports, and other technical documents, including instrument qualification and change control.
• Operate and maintain (as well as overseeing the installation of) sophisticated analytical instrumentation and associated computer control systems.
• Be part of a team that establishes, maintains, and improves technical operations and project outcomes in the Analytical Development area.
• Provide support for laboratory operations – inventory tracking, reagent preparation, sample management, and documentation review.
• Execute analytical and biological methods ensuring compliance with applicable ICH guidelines and global regulations.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, GCPs and GDPs where required.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field with 2+ years of progressive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. (Outstanding candidates with academic achievements may be considered in lieu of industry experience.)
• Be able to communicate technically and strategically across technical and operational activities and work collaboratively to ensure successful execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics; R, Python, or other statistical tools preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and driven individual with an interest in experimental design and development.
• GxP knowledge. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Liquid Chromatography and Immunoassays is highly desired.
• Experience in drafting protocols, methods, and/or procedures.
• Experience or working knowledge in neurotoxin as therapeutics.
• Experience in performing change control, deviation, laboratory investigation, and/or other quality records.

Company Summary:

Revance is pleased to announce our recent merger with Crown! We’re excited for this time of growth and opportunity; building on the strengths of both organizations.

As a commercial-stage skin health company focused on innovative aesthetic, skincare, and therapeutic offerings, we are setting the new standard for clients through disruptive products, and for employees through industry-leading benefits that promote financial and physical well-being for all. It’s time to rethink everything you thought an employee experience could be. 

• What Revance invests in you:

  • Competitive Compensation including generous base salary and annual incentive bonus
  • Flexible unlimited PTO/15 PTO days per year (pro-rated based on start date) +  8 sick days per year/, holidays, and 12 weeks parental leave
  • Generous healthcare benefits, Employer HSA contribution, 401k match, wellness discounts and much more

*Due to merger 2026 benefits are subject to change.

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.” 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are a company where diverse backgrounds, experience and viewpoints are valued. Revance does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual’s race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.