Cell Culture Scientist: Bioprocess & Scale-Up Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer AG in Berkeley, CA, seeks an Associate Cell Culture Scientist to develop and optimize cell culture and monoclonal antibody processes, advancing scale‑up from lab to production while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

You will guide laboratory technicians, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate across teams to transfer processes and support mAb and cell therapy programs from early research through commercial manufacturing.

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.

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.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioprocess development

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/PhD (preferred)

Job description

Bayer AG in Berkeley, CA, seeks an Associate Cell Culture Scientist to develop and optimize cell culture and monoclonal antibody processes, advancing scale‑up from lab to production while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

You will guide laboratory technicians, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate across teams to transfer processes and support mAb and cell therapy programs from early research through commercial manufacturing.