Senior Research Associate, Analytical

About the Job

About the role

Invaio is seeking to hire an innovative and highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Analytical Sciences team. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team that plays a central role in collecting and interpreting analytical data in support of multiple R&D projects spanning Invaio’s pipeline of innovative crop health solutions.

What you'll do

• Execute analytical procedures to quantify protein and peptide actives in different samples (fermentation media, formulated samples, plant tissue).
• Conduct daily analytical testing using techniques like HPLC, LCMS, Western blot, BCA, and ELISA.
• Implement and optimize procedures to measure active ingredients, focusing on increasing throughput and reducing turnaround time.
• Participate in lab operations, follow SOPs, manage lab records, and maintain/troubleshoot instruments.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and document results in electronic notebooks (e.g., Benchling).
• Interact with R&D team members to support project leads and stakeholders.
• Write protocols, SOPs, and manage documentation of lab procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to developing and validating new analytical methods.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry or analytical chemistry, with 2-4 years of industry experience preferred
• Technical knowledge in method development, validation, and data analysis for peptide/protein quantitation using HPLC, Triple LCMS, Orbitrap.
• Experience with HPLC, LCMS, ELISA, and other analytical methods for small molecules and biopolymers (peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids).
• Proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., XCalibur, Open Lab, MassLynx).
• Ability to generate and interpret data for reports and presentations.
• Commitment to reproducible and rigorous workflows.
• Independent, creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Experience with bioanalytical methods like ELISA (preferred but not required).
• Experience with Skyline, BioPharma, and Trace Finder is a plus.

Inquiries & Considerations

Invaio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Invaio will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.