HPLC Formulations Scientist
San Diego, CAFull-time$52–58K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The HPLC Formulations Scientist performs routine laboratory experiments and quantitative analytical HPLC work with consistent quality and productivity. The ideal candidate has experience with techniques such as DSC, PXRD spectroscopy, solubility determinations, dissolution testing, and suspension processing. The role requires a chemistry-related bachelor’s degree and related experience, and is full-time in San Diego, with occasional overtime.
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San Diego, CA, USA
Full-time
Company Description
Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.
Job Description
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
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2+ years of quantitative analytical HPLC experience
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Experience conducting routine laboratory experiments e.g. HPLC, DSC, PXRD spectroscopy, solubility determinations, dissolution testing, suspension processing, etc. in a timely and productive manner with consistent quality output.
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Ability to follow procedures reliably and consistently and ability to recognize and elevate relevant issues as appropriate
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Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
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Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Qualifications
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other related degree concentration
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2+ years of related experience
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Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
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Candidates in commutable distance to La Jolla, CA are recommended to apply.
Additional Information
What we offer:
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Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
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Life and disability insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Career Development and continuing education opportunities
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Compensation Range: $52,000 - $58,000
Position is full-time, 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime required.
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,115 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$52–58K/yr
- California median$124–174K/yr267 salary ranges
- US median$103–160K/yr1,081 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $55K, is 63% below the California median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Scientist salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 432 open Scientist jobs in California and 2,115 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Genentech31 open
- Amgen25 open
- Gilead Sciences, Inc.22 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,551 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,097 of the 2,115 open Scientist jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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