Codexis
Associate Scientist, Attribute Sciences
200 Penobscot Drive, Redwood City, CA 75024
On-site · Full-time · $115k–$130k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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The Associate Scientist, Attribute Sciences will join the Attribute Sciences Group within the TechOps Department. This role is part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to advancing Codexis product development through analytical science and method development. The successful candidate will support day-to-day laboratory operations while contributing to analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer activities. Working alongside a high-performing team, this individual will play a key role in delivering robust analytical solutions that support product development and manufacturing. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Redwood City, CA facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute scientific experiments and development studies in the analytical development team.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify trends or limitations, draw scientifically supported conclusions, and recommend follow-up work.
- Apply established and developmental methods to characterize development samples, process samples, and finished products, with an emphasis on understanding product quality and process-related changes.
- Participate in analytical activities including method development, validation, and various analytical studies.
- Present data at team and cross functional level on the current AS ongoings.
- Author or contribute to analytical development plans, protocols, technical summaries, method procedures, transfer documents, and reports in accordance with good documentation practices.
- Independently investigate routine method, sample, and instrument issues; contribute to root-cause assessment and propose practical experimental solutions.
- Perform overall lab support functions including routine maintenance of analytical instruments, ordering and maintaining inventory of sample, reagents and lab supplies.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- BS or MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology science or relevant scientific field.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant industrial/academic experience in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to learn quickly, prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, think critically, and work both independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge and interest in analytical chemistry, protein biochemistry, enzymology and oligonucleotide chemistry.
- Prior working experience with HPLC-UV-MS, UV-Vis, ELISA and CE-SDS.
- Working knowledge and experience with good documentation practices.
- Knowledge of ICH Quality Guidelines related to analytical method development and validation, impurities and stability.
- Understanding systematic study design and conception.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with Company Match up to 4%
- Company Equity
- Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
- Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
- Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Subsidized onsite lunch program
- Onsite Gym Facilities
- Paid Parental Leave