Experienced CHO Cell Line Development Scientist

Dawar Consulting; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Biotech Leader in Foster City, CA is seeking a Scientist - Cell Line Development to drive CHO cell line development programs. The role involves hands-on mammalian cell culture, transfection, cloning, and process development in a fast-paced Biotech setting.

The position requires a PhD/masters or equivalent industry experience with strong technical writing and cross-functional collaboration skills. Long-term contract with extension possibilities and competitive W2 pay rates apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master's degree with 4+ years in Biotechnology or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in mammalian/CHO cell culture and Cell Line Development.
• Experience with transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening/selection, cell banking, and shake-flask operations.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end CHO Cell Line Development activities, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, and cell line maintenance.
• Perform shake-flask and fed-batch experiments, including bench-scale bioreactor studies.
• Independently perform experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and document results.
• Support automation and high-throughput technologies for clone generation, selection, and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with Cell Culture, Analytical Development, Pilot Plant, and other cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and communicate experimental results.

Job description

Biotech Leader in Foster City, CA is seeking a Scientist - Cell Line Development to drive CHO cell line development programs. The role involves hands-on mammalian cell culture, transfection, cloning, and process development in a fast-paced Biotech setting.

The position requires a PhD/masters or equivalent industry experience with strong technical writing and cross-functional collaboration skills. Long-term contract with extension possibilities and competitive W2 pay rates apply.