Contractor, Bio Cell Line Development & Cell Culture

VARITE INC; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 138,113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Legal Services

Job summary

VARITE INC is seeking a Contractor, Bio Cell Line Development & Cell Culture in Foster City, CA to execute experiments in support of our rapidly growing biologics pipeline.

You will lead end-to-end cell line development activities, including mammalian culture, transfection, cloning, cell banking, and fed-batch production, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role is a 12-month onsite contract with pay $45.00–$48.20 per hour on W2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's+6 years or Master's+4 years in Biotechnology/related field with substantial industry experience.
• Hands-on CHO cell line development experience including culture, transfection, cloning, cell banking, and screening.
• Experience supporting cell line development programs in biopharma/biotech; scientist-level duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end Cell Line Development activities including mammalian culture, transfection, cloning, cloning screening, cell banking, and fed-batch production.
• Independently perform experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot, and document results.
• Support automation and high-throughput technologies to enhance CHO line generation and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with Cell Line Development, Analytical Development, and Pilot Plant teams to meet objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project discussions.

Skills

Cell culture

Transfection

Single-cell cloning

Clone screening

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering

Master's degree in Biotechnology

Tools

Bench-scale bioreactors

Automated liquid handling

High-throughput screening

Job description

VARITE is looking for qualified Contractor, Bio Cell Line Development & Cell Culture in Foster City, CA.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

An American biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title:Contractor, Bio Cell Line Development & Cell Culture

Location: Foster City, CA (5 days onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate Range: $45.00 - $ 48.20 /hr. on W2

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to execute experiments to support cell line development for our rapidly growing biologics pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end Cell Line Development (CLD) activities in support of pipeline programs, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, fed-batch production, and routine cell line maintenance.
• Independently perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document results in a timely and organized manner.
• Support and apply automation and high-throughput technologies to enhance CHO cell line generation, clone selection, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Cell Line Development team members and cross-functional partners, including Cell Culture, Analytical Development, and Pilot Plant teams, to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project discussions, effectively communicating experimental outcomes and recommendations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's+6 years or Master's+4 years degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field, with substantial industry experience in mammalian Cell Line Development.
• Strong hands-on experience in CHO cell line development, including cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, cell counting, and shake-flask operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cell line development programs in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment; prior experience performing duties comparable to a Scientist-level role is strongly preferred.
• Experience with bench-scale bioreactors, automated liquid handling systems, and/or high-throughput screening technologies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cell line development workflows, experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation of scientific data.
• Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.