Associate Cell Culture Scientist - Berkeley, CA

Bayer CropScience Limited; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Associate Cell Culture Scientist in Berkeley, CA. You will develop and optimize cell culture and bioprocess steps for mAb and cell therapy, working to ensure robust, scalable manufacturing and seamless transfers from lab to production.

You will contribute to interdisciplinary project teams, document results thoroughly, and perform under GMP guidelines to support clinical and commercial manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with 2+ years in process development.
• Hands-on cell culture and/or mAb process development experience.
• Experience with GMP in clinical or commercial manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and audited notebook practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct medium to complex process development experiments for mAb and cell therapy.
• Ensure GMP compliance and complete required GMP training.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and drive process improvements.
• Evaluate new methods and assays to improve robustness.
• Troubleshoot experiments and propose corrective actions.
• Supervise lab technicians and maintain quality lab practices.
• Prepare reports and present updates in team meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process transfers and scale-up.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioprocess development

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

BS in biosciences or engineering

MS/PhD in bioprocess or related

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Associate Cell Culture Scientist - Berkeley, CA

As an Associate Cell Culture Scientist, you develop and optimize chemical and biological processes to enhance yield, quality, and cost; you contribute to process transfers from laboratory to production (scale‑up) to ensure robust, commercially viable manufacturing; you provide technical expertise and rapid troubleshooting to maintain competitive production processes while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations; you manage and develop laboratory technicians, maintain accurate technical documentation, and participate in interdisciplinary project teams supporting mAb and cell therapy development from early‑stage research through clinical and commercial manufacturing.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and conduct moderate to complex process development experiments under limited guidance to advance mAb and cell therapy programs;
• Execute and follow GMP requirements during clinical manufacturing activities and complete required GMP training;
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable process improvements;
• Evaluate and implement new methods, techniques, and assays to improve process performance and robustness;
• Troubleshoot failed experiments, assays, or procedures and propose practical, timely corrective actions;
• Provide guidance, training, and day‑to‑day supervision to laboratory technicians and ensure high standards for laboratory practice;
• Prepare clear analytical and interpretative reports, present project updates in team meetings, and maintain well‑organized laboratory notebooks and documentation;
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams to support process transfers, scale‑up activities, and interdisciplinary projects.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Qualifications:

• BS in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience in process development or bioprocess work;
• Hands‑on experience designing and executing cell culture and/or mAb process development experiments;
• Working knowledge of GMP principles and experience supporting clinical or commercial manufacturing activities;
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills with experience interpreting experimental results and troubleshooting laboratory processes;
• Proven ability to document work thoroughly, prepare reports, and maintain audited laboratory notebooks;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and communicate results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) or additional relevant experience in bioprocess development or cell therapy scale‑up;
• Experience leading or contributing to process transfer and scale‑up from laboratory to pilot or commercial manufacturing;
• Experience managing or mentoring laboratory staff and handling personnel administrative tasks;
• Familiarity with screening scientific literature, supporting IP generation, or preparing research reports.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $79,920.00 - $119,880.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 9-25-26.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : California : Berkeley

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 883887

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