Entry Level Technical Lead Jobs
New grad technical lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Manufacturing, with employers like Photon, Abzena, and TikTok hiring at this level now.
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Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.
We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.
We are Abzena. More than a CDMO, we are a responsible and dedicated partner that takes care of your products from concept to patient.
The Technical Project Lead will serve as the primary technical integrator for Analytical Services, coordinating cross-functional analytical activities and ensuring alignment of scope, timelines, technical strategy, resources, risks, and client expectations. The role will work closely with Analytical Development, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Project Management, and other technical functions to support successful execution of client programs.
The successful candidate will combine strong scientific knowledge with project leadership and client-facing capabilities and will provide oversight of analytical activities including method development, qualification, validation, transfer, characterization, release testing, In-process Testing, stability testing, and other analytical support activities, as applicable to program scope.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical project lead for Analytical Services programs, providing overall coordination and technical oversight of analytical activities from project initiation through completion.
Lead cross-functional analytical project teams and coordinate activities across analytical disciplines to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and achieved.
Serve as a primary technical interface between Analytical Services, Project Management, clients, and internal cross-functional teams.
Develop and maintain the overall analytical strategy and execution plan in collaboration with analytical subject matter experts and functional leadership.
Coordinate analytical activities including method development, qualification, validation, transfer, characterization, release, stability, and investigational testing, as applicable.
Ensure analytical project scope, assumptions, deliverables, dependencies, and technical requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
Monitor project execution against agreed timelines and proactively identify resource constraints, technical challenges, dependencies, and risks that could affect delivery.
Lead analytical project risk management, including identification of risks, development of mitigation strategies, and timely escalation of significant technical or operational issues.
Coordinate with analytical SMEs to evaluate technical data, method performance, investigations, deviations, change controls, and other issues that may impact program execution.
Facilitate analytical project meetings, technical discussions, and client meetings and ensure decisions, actions, owners, and due dates are appropriately documented and followed through to closure.
Provide clear and timely communication of project status, milestones, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and critical issues to Analytical Services leadership, Project Management, and other stakeholders.
Support development and review of analytical project scopes, proposals, change orders, timelines, and resource requirements in partnership with Business Development, Project Management, and functional leadership.
Partner with Analytical Services management on capacity and resource planning to support realistic project schedules and delivery commitments.
Ensure analytical deliverables, including protocols, reports, specifications, methods, technical assessments, and other project documentation, are completed to the appropriate scientific and quality standards.
Support preparation and technical review of analytical content for regulatory submissions and responses to client or health authority questions, as applicable.
Ensure project activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, Abzena procedures, approved protocols, client requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Build strong collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders and represent Analytical Services professionally in technical and project discussions.
Drive continuous improvement in analytical project execution, communication, planning, standardization, and tracking practices.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Advanced degree preferred.
Significant experience in biopharmaceutical analytical development, analytical sciences, or quality control, preferably within a CDMO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
Demonstrated experience leading complex analytical programs or coordinating analytical activities across multiple technical functions.
Experience working in a client-facing or cross-functional project environment is strongly preferred.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of the analytical lifecycle, including method development, qualification, validation, transfer, characterization, release testing, and stability testing.
Working knowledge of analytical technologies used for biologics, which may include HPLC/UPLC, SEC, CE-SDS, icIEF/cIEF, LC-MS, UV/Vis, SoloVPE, potency assays, and other physicochemical and biochemical characterization techniques.
Understanding of analytical control strategies, critical quality attributes, specifications, reference standards, and stability programs.
Knowledge of GMP requirements and applicable regulatory expectations for analytical development and testing.
Experience reviewing technical protocols, reports, methods, specifications, investigations, and other controlled documentation.
Leadership and Core Competencies
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in a matrix environment without relying on direct reporting authority.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines.
Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear project decisions, risks, and actions.
Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks early, establish mitigation strategies, drive decisions, and escalate appropriately.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Analytical Services, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and client organizations.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare and review technical and GMP documentation.
Highly organized, accountable, and execution-focused with a strong commitment to quality and on-time delivery.
FLSA: Exempt
Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.
We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.
We are Abzena. More than a CDMO, we are a responsible and dedicated partner that takes care of your products from concept to patient.
The Technical Project Lead will serve as the primary technical integrator for Analytical Services, coordinating cross-functional analytical activities and ensuring alignment of scope, timelines, technical strategy, resources, risks, and client expectations. The role will work closely with Analytical Development, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Project Management, and other technical functions to support successful execution of client programs.
The successful candidate will combine strong scientific knowledge with project leadership and client-facing capabilities and will provide oversight of analytical activities including method development, qualification, validation, transfer, characterization, release testing, In-process Testing, stability testing, and other analytical support activities, as applicable to program scope.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical project lead for Analytical Services programs, providing overall coordination and technical oversight of analytical activities from project initiation through completion.
Lead cross-functional analytical project teams and coordinate activities across analytical disciplines to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and achieved.
Serve as a primary technical interface between Analytical Services, Project Management, clients, and internal cross-functional teams.
Develop and maintain the overall analytical strategy and execution plan in collaboration with analytical subject matter experts and functional leadership.
Coordinate analytical activities including method development, qualification, validation, transfer, characterization, release, stability, and investigational testing, as applicable.
Ensure analytical project scope, assumptions, deliverables, dependencies, and technical requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
Monitor project execution against agreed timelines and proactively identify resource constraints, technical challenges, dependencies, and risks that could affect delivery.
Lead analytical project risk management, including identification of risks, development of mitigation strategies, and timely escalation of significant technical or operational issues.
Coordinate with analytical SMEs to evaluate technical data, method performance, investigations, deviations, change controls, and other issues that may impact program execution.
Facilitate analytical project meetings, technical discussions, and client meetings and ensure decisions, actions, owners, and due dates are appropriately documented and followed through to closure.
Provide clear and timely communication of project status, milestones, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and critical issues to Analytical Services leadership, Project Management, and other stakeholders.
Support development and review of analytical project scopes, proposals, change orders, timelines, and resource requirements in partnership with Business Development, Project Management, and functional leadership.
Partner with Analytical Services management on capacity and resource planning to support realistic project schedules and delivery commitments.
Ensure analytical deliverables, including protocols, reports, specifications, methods, technical assessments, and other project documentation, are completed to the appropriate scientific and quality standards.
Support preparation and technical review of analytical content for regulatory submissions and responses to client or health authority questions, as applicable.
Ensure project activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, Abzena procedures, approved protocols, client requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Build strong collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders and represent Analytical Services professionally in technical and project discussions.
Drive continuous improvement in analytical project execution, communication, planning, standardization, and tracking practices.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Advanced degree preferred.
Significant experience in biopharmaceutical analytical development, analytical sciences, or quality control, preferably within a CDMO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
Demonstrated experience leading complex analytical programs or coordinating analytical activities across multiple technical functions.
Experience working in a client-facing or cross-functional project environment is strongly preferred.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of the analytical lifecycle, including method development, qualification, validation, transfer, characterization, release testing, and stability testing.
Working knowledge of analytical technologies used for biologics, which may include HPLC/UPLC, SEC, CE-SDS, icIEF/cIEF, LC-MS, UV/Vis, SoloVPE, potency assays, and other physicochemical and biochemical characterization techniques.
Understanding of analytical control strategies, critical quality attributes, specifications, reference standards, and stability programs.
Knowledge of GMP requirements and applicable regulatory expectations for analytical development and testing.
Experience reviewing technical protocols, reports, methods, specifications, investigations, and other controlled documentation.
Leadership and Core Competencies
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in a matrix environment without relying on direct reporting authority.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines.
Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear project decisions, risks, and actions.
Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks early, establish mitigation strategies, drive decisions, and escalate appropriately.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Analytical Services, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and client organizations.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare and review technical and GMP documentation.
Highly organized, accountable, and execution-focused with a strong commitment to quality and on-time delivery.
FLSA: Exempt
Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
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Entry Level Technical Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level technical lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate technical competence through a portfolio, capstone projects, or internship contributions rather than years of experience. Highlighting experience mentoring peers, leading a small project team, or driving a technical decision during an internship or academic project signals readiness for a junior technical lead role and gives you a real edge in the application process.
Which companies hire entry level technical leads?
Companies hiring entry level technical leads right now include Photon, Abzena, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of growth-stage startups and established tech employers that develop junior technical leadership talent from within.
Are there remote entry level technical lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid openings still make up a significant share of postings at this level. About 17% of entry level technical lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexible arrangements have real options alongside traditional in-office roles.
Are these new grad technical lead jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior technical lead positions that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts internship experience or a strong project portfolio in place of full-time work history, making them accessible to candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level technical leads?
Entry Level technical lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to grow their technical leadership pipelines early, creating structured entry points for candidates who want to step into a lead role without waiting years to be promoted.