43 characterization jobs at 29 companies in La Mesa, CA

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SoC Hard IP Characterization Product Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Develop system-level test programs for debug, characterization, qualification, and production of SoC devices; collaborate on design and manufacturing of high-performance, power-efficient processors.
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Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Characterization Lead
San Diego, California, United States
$149k-$248k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dexcom
DexcomNASDAQ: DXCM: Develops continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
13+ YOEExtensive test development and characterization experience in medical devices; expertise in mechanics, materials, metrology, test strategy, data analysis, DFSS, and technical leadership. Advanced degree or 13+ years' experience required.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), V&V
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Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Characterization Lead
San Diego, California, United States
$149k-$248k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dexcom
DexcomNasdaq: DXCM: Manufacturer of continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
5+ YOEAdvanced experience in test development and characterization for medical devices; expertise in materials, plastics, and multiphysics systems; leadership in test metrology, DFSS, data analysis, and cross-functional communication. Degree plus senior industry experience required.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
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Assistant Project Scientist
La Jolla, California, United States
$97k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. in nanoengineering, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or related; demonstrated doctoral-level R&D experience in energy storage, solid-state battery fabrication, materials preparation and characterization; proficiency with advanced characterization techniques.
FIB, (S)TEM, XPS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, cryo-SEM, synchrotron X-ray, solid-state NMR, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
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Sr. III-V & Active Modulator/Photodiode Scientist
Temecula, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Skorpios Technologies
Skorpios Technologies: Designs and manufactures silicon photonics for high-speed optical communications
5+ YOESenior-level expert in InP MZM design/characterization; MS/PhD in physics/EE/materials; extensive industrial experience; strong analytical and communication skills.
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Research Scientist, Peptide Chemistry
San Diego, California, United States
$77k-$95k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Scripps Research
Scripps Research: Conducts biomedical research and develops novel drug therapies.
5+ YOEMaster's with 5+ years or Bachelor's with 10+ years in peptide chemistry; skilled in peptide synthesis, analytical characterization, formulation strategies, and independent cross-functional research.
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Scientist II
Carlsbad, California, United States
$90k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Provides medical devices, diagnostics, and science-based nutritional products.
5+ YOEBachelor's in biological/physical sciences or mathematics, 5+ years research experience, practical lab skills, molecular biology and protein characterization experience, strong problem-solving and teamwork.
PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Biacore
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Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology
San Diego or Boston or Bridgewater or Ohio or Massachusetts or Rhode Island or Japan or Europe
$127k-$166k/yr RemoteFull Time
Insmed
InsmedNasdaq: INSM: Global biopharmaceutical developing therapies for serious, rare diseases.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree plus 5+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing, hands-on GMP and tech transfer experience with AAV/HEK293 processes, process characterization, PPQ, and strong communication skills.
Veeva
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Senior Materials Engineer - Golf Ball R&D
Carlsbad, California, United States
$97k-$146k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Callaway Golf
Callaway GolfNYSE: CALY: Designs and manufactures premium golf equipment and performance gear.
5+ YOEMS (or equivalent) in materials-related field, 5+ years polymer/materials R&D experience, proficiency in materials characterization and polymer processing, strong project management and communication skills.
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Scientist II – Oligonucleotide Process Development, Manufacturing Development and Scale-Up
Carlsbad, California, United States
$86k-$156k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Manufactures medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional health products.
4+ YOEHands-on solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis experience, LC/MS and HPLC/UPLC characterization, strong scientific writing, and ability to support process development, scale-up, and tech transfer.
Cytiva ÄKTA oligoyne, Oligopolist, GE/Cytiva flow-through platforms, LC/MS, UPLC, IEX-HPLC, RP-HPLC, Waters LC/MS (Xevo), Waters LC/MS (SYNAPT), Waters LC/MS (ACQUITY-MS), MassLynx, UNIFI, JMP, Minitab
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Associate Director, Chemistry & CMC (Therapeutic Oligonucleotides)
San Diego, California, United States
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HAYA Therapeutics
HAYA Therapeutics: Develops RNA-guided programmable therapeutics for chronic, age-related diseases.
Leading outsourced cGMP manufacturing and tech transfers for therapeutic oligonucleotides; expertise in oligonucleotide chemistry, analytical characterization, regulatory ICH/FDA/EMA guidance; PhD-level education preferred.
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Scientist
San Diego, California, United States
$124k-$151k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers SquibbNew York Stock Exchange: BMY: Develops and distributes innovative medicines for serious diseases.
5+ YOEAdvanced degree in chemistry (BSc+5yrs or MSc+3yrs or PhD) with expertise in organic synthesis, purification/characterization, computational and automated chemistry approaches, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Research Associate II
San Diego, California, United States
$24-$32/hr OnsiteFull Time
BPS Bioscience
BPS Bioscience: Develops and manufactures recombinant proteins and assays for drug discovery.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree (or master's) in molecular biology/cell biology/biophysics or related field; ~2 years lab experience; biochemical assay and protein characterization skills; good communication and teamwork.
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Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, Bioprocess Sciences
San Diego, California, United States
$120k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pivotal Life Sciences
Pivotal Life Sciences: Invests in innovative therapeutic and life sciences companies globally.
6+ YOEPhD or MS in a relevant field with 6+ years experience in bacterial recombinant protein expression, purification, and bioprocess development; experience with chromatography, filtration, protein characterization, and leading projects/CDMO interactions.
FPLC, Benchling, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS
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SR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (POLYMERS & EXTRUSION)
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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TE Connectivity
TE ConnectivityNYSE: TEL: Manufacturer of electronic connectors and sensors for global industries.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in polymer/materials/chemical fields, 5+ years product development or materials engineering experience, extrusion and polymer processing expertise, material characterization, testing, validation, and technical reporting.
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Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$96k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
5+ YOEDegree in STEM with ~5+ years' relevant experience; lab experience in optical engineering and silicon photonics; active U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship required; experience in optical/RF test and characterization.
Ansys HFSS, Lumerical, Cadence, Synopsis, tunable lasers, OSAs, bit error rate testers, digital communication analyzers, real-time oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, ADCs, DACs, FPGAs
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Postdoctoral Scientist
San Diego, California, United States
$58k-$123k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and CompanyNYSE: LLY: Researches and manufactures medicines for human health.
PhD (conferred or expected by June 2026) in a relevant field; hands-on mass spectrometry experience for protein characterization; knowledge of bioconjugation and DAR analysis; strong communication and publication record; authorized to work in the U.S.
Thermo LC/MS, Agilent LC/MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, Mass spectrometry, AI/ML
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Scientist, Discovery Pharmaceutics
San Diego, California, United States
$76k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Global healthcare providing pharmaceuticals and medical technologies.
1+ YOEB.S. in pharmaceutical sciences/chemistry/biology/analytical sciences; 1+ year industry lab experience; hands-on HPLC/UPLC; ELN proficiency; ability to conduct formulation and solid-state characterization studies.
HPLC/UPLC, PXRD, DSC, TGA, polarized light microscopy, electronic laboratory notebook
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Scientist III, Process Chemistry (Antibody-siRNA Conjugates)
Madison or Pasadena or San Diego or Verona
$110k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ: ARWR: Develops RNAi medicines to treat genetic and intractable diseases.
PhD or BS/MS with industry experience; hands-on siRNA conjugation development; knowledge of oligonucleotide/antibody chemistry, linker design, purification and analytical characterization; GMP scale-up and CRO/CDMO oversight.
HIC, SEC, IEX, LC-MS, AEX, chromatography, TFF/UF-DF
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Advanced Packaging Engineer
San Diego or Vista or Santa Clara or Colorado Springs
$187k-$212k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Samtec
Samtec: Manufacturer of high-speed electronic connectors and cable assemblies.
15+ YOESenior individual contributor with 15+ years in optical/optoelectronic or microelectronics development; BS in engineering required (MS/PhD preferred); expertise in materials, packaging architectures, process development, characterization, and technical leadership.