Top 89 Associate scientist Jobs in La Jolla, Ca

Associate Scientist, Product Development
Catalent —San Diego, CA
- $70,500 - $72,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Research Associate III
Abbott Laboratories —San Diego, CA
- $77,600 - $126,700 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
8d
Associate Scientist I, Formulation Development
Avidity Biosciences Inc —San Diego, CA
- $99,750 - $110,250 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Associate Principal Scientist - Biology (On-site)
Neomorph, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $153,000 - $190,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Research Associate
Avidity Biosciences Inc —San Diego, CA
- $43.50 - $48.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
2d
Associate Analytical Scientist
WuXi AppTec —San Diego, CA
- $69,036 - $89,570 a year
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor of Science
- No experience needed
3d
Research Associate - Cancer Center
UC San Diego Health —San Diego, CA
- $32.79 - $52.75 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Math
12d
Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $80,800 - $115,400 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Research Associate 2, Services (Weds-Sun)
Cellanome —San Diego, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Lab Technician
Antharis Therapeutics —San Diego, CA
- Bachelor of Science
- Sanitation
- Research
Senior Associate Scientist - Oncology Discovery
Bristol-Myers Squibb —San Diego, CA
- $100,480 - $121,756 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lab Operations Specialist
San Diego Stealth Startup —San Diego, CA
- $76,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Quick Apply
7d
Research Associate
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company —San Diego, CA
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
10d
Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Pharmacology
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $76,700 - $201,900 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Discovery
Merck —San Diego, CA
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Scientist - Upregulation
n-Lorem —San Diego, CA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $76,700 - $201,900 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist/s (2026) Organized Research Units (Multi) University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $76,700 - $201,900 a year
- Online Application
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Research Associate II/III - R&D
Eitr Biologics, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $76,000 - $96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Molecular Biology
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $76,700 - $201,900 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy

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Associate Scientist, Product Development

Catalent -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,500 - $72,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Benefits from day one

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Associate Scientist, Product Development

About Site

Catalent’s San Diego, CA site is an early‑phase development facility supporting small‑molecule and peptide programs from preformulation through cGMP clinical manufacturing for oral and injectable dosage forms. The 68,000‑square‑foot site is a center of excellence for spray‑drying and bioavailability‑enhancement technologies, with integrated capabilities to advance challenging compounds rapidly into the clinic.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Associate Scientist, Product Development to join our team. In this role, you will learn and apply basic formulation and analytical techniques to support the development of preclinical and clinical drug products. You will work under supervision to perform formulation and analytical tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations. This position offers the chance to build a strong foundation in pharmaceutical development and contribute to delivering high-quality medicines to patients.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM -4:30 PM
Location: San Diego, CA
100% Onsite

The Role

Conduct formulation development and characterization activities under supervision
Prepare reports, summaries, protocols, batch records, and quantitative analyses
Maintain clear and accurate record keeping in laboratory notebooks and perform secondary review of colleagues’ work for scientific accuracy and compliance as assigned
Ensure decisions impact only personal workload
Support client interaction under supervisor guidance
Develop problem-solving skills for experimental outcomes
Maintain professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
Execute experimental design under supervisor direction
Receive training on scientific techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and International Council for Harmonisation guidance
Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices
No personnel management responsibilities

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science required
On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently.

Preferred Skills & Background

Experience in drug product development preferred
Microsoft Office experience preferred

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in CA is $70,500 – $72,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one
Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Movie Day, Annual Blues Fest, Free Bagel Fridays and more
Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion
Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regularly participating in Beach Clean-up
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth
WellHub program promoting physical wellness including onsite fitness center, yoga classes and company-sponsored community sports teams
Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to [email protected] for us to investigate with local authorities.

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associate scientist jobs in la jolla, ca

Associate Scientist, Product Development

Research Associate III

Associate Scientist I, Formulation Development

Associate Principal Scientist - Biology (On-site)

Research Associate

Associate Analytical Scientist

Research Associate - Cancer Center

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist

Research Associate 2, Services (Weds-Sun)

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Senior Associate Scientist - Oncology Discovery

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Research Associate

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Pharmacology

Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Discovery

Scientist - Upregulation

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist/s (2026) Organized Research Units (Multi) University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Molecular Biology

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