Associate, Solid-state Material Characterization - (JP9944)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
? Job Title: Associate, Solid-state Material Characterization -
(JP9944) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. (100% REMOTE) Employment
Type: Contract Business Unit: Pre-pivotal Drug Product Duration: 1
years (with likely extensions). Rate: $20 - $22 per hour Notes:
100% onsite. Must be local area to Thousand Oaks/ Los
Angeles/Ventura (or willing to relocate to those areas). Posting
Date: 03/14/2022 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate for a
consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global
biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: A strong knowledge of
material science, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and/or
organic chemistry in required. (Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry,
Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences or chemical engineering)
Good verbal and written communication skills. This is an on-site
position. In this laboratory-based on-site position, you will work
within a cutting-edge solid-state chemistry team to support drug
development. You will perform several functions and work across
Process Development sites as you use solid state characterization
tools to derive knowledge that will help drive efficient
development and scalable understanding of processes and products in
Amgen’s small molecule pipeline. Proficiency in solid state
characterization techniques, such powder X-ray diffraction,
particle analysis by laser diffraction, thermal analysis (TGA/DSC),
optical microscopy, surface area measurement. Attention to detail,
adaptability to new techniques and multiple tasks, ability to solve
problem and meet deadlines, and effectiveness to work independently
and as a team member. Strong computer skills in instrumentation and
data processing in a client-server environment. Excellent
communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills. Top
Must-Have Skill Sets: Experience with solid state characterization
techniques. 1-2 years experience Strong knowledge in physical and
organic chemistry. Bachelors degree in chemistry or chemical
engineering Good verbal and written communication skills Day to Day
Responsibilities: Perform solid state characterization measurements
and analyses to support the development of drug substance and drug
product. Interpret data, maintain timely documentation (i.e.
electronic notebooks), and contribute to technical reports and
presentations in a cross-functional team environment. Participate
in laboratory housekeeping, maintain laboratory equipment,
supplies, and comply with laboratory safety guidelines. May work
occasionally on flexible schedule, i.e. starting early morning or
finishing late evening, depending on the project need. Basic
Qualifications: B.S. with degree in Chemistry, Chemical
Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related
scientific background experience. Pharmaceutical/biotech industry
experience preferred, but not required. Demonstrated knowledge of
various solid-state characterization techniques such as XRPD, TGA,
DSC, particle size, microscopy, surface area, DVS, etc. Good
written and oral communication skills. Red Flags: No background in
physical science. No hands-on experience with web chemistry labs.
Interview process: Phone screening followed by in-person interview.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
Keywords: 3 Key Consulting, Rancho Cucamonga , Associate, Solid-state Material Characterization - (JP9944), Science, Research & Development , Thousand Oaks, California
