Job description

As an Associate Scientist, you will provide analytical support for new molecular entities, including small molecules and new modalities such as therapeutic peptides, conjugates, and oligonucleotides.

You will contribute to projects from clinical Phase 1 through registration, with a focus on Reference Standard characterization, analytical method development, validation, release, and stability testing.

Your Missions

• Perform analyses for Reference Standard characterization, with a focus on liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), and gas chromatography (GC), including headspace and liquid injection.

• Develop fit-for-purpose LC, IC, and/or GC methods to support accurate purity determination at low reporting thresholds.

• Support product and process characterization, method development, validation, release, and stability activities.

• Evaluate analytical results, draw relevant conclusions, and communicate findings to project stakeholders.

• Use chromatography data systems (CDS), such as Empower and/or OpenLab, to generate and document reliable data.

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, safety standards, analytical methods, specifications, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Manage priorities effectively, take ownership of experimental work, and contribute independently and collaboratively to project activities.

 

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant laboratory experience.

• Strong hands-on experience in liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), and/or gas chromatography (GC), including headspace and liquid injection for GC.

• Experience in analytical method development and validation is required.

• Experience with chromatography data systems (CDS), preferably Empower and/or OpenLab.

• General knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.

• Experience with, or willingness to develop expertise in, other analytical characterization techniques such as water determination and titrations.

• High standards for experimental quality, data reliability, and accountability for results.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, adapt to changing needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

 

What we offer

Joining Amaris isn’t about joining a company where you simply wait patiently for a vacancy to arise. It’s about becoming part of an environment where your performance directly drives your career progression.

In practical terms, here’s what this means for you on a daily basis:

• Projects worth your time 18+ months on average, with major accounts (Orange, Sanofi, SNCF, CMA-CGM…) and the support of our internal Centers of Excellence. You get the depth, not just the breadth.
• Real management support 1 manager for up to 18 consultants, structured project check-ins, and a direct line to HR every month through Express Yourself. Our teams average 3.3 years of tenure — proof that we build something that lasts.
• A career that actually moves 70% of our managers started at entry level. Average age: 36. Here, trust comes before experience and merit drives progression — not seniority. Functional (4 areas of expertise) and geographic (60+ countries) mobility are actively encouraged.
• Innovation, in practice 291 AI agents built in-house, 250+ training modules, Microsoft certifications fully funded. At Mantu, AI stands for Artificial Intelligence — and Augmented Impact.
• CSR with real targets SBTi carbon reduction roadmap, 32% women in management (target: 34.3% by 2029), social engagement through We Care Together.
• Health insurance, remote work, meal vouchers, time savings account, referral bonus… We'll discuss the full benefits breakdown during our meetings.

 

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:   

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you! 

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.   

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company.  That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience. 
We look forward to meeting you!