Research Associate II - Cell Culture

Meissner Filtration Products, Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 75,423,600 - 115,236,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental and Vision

HQ Onsite Full Gym

Free EV Charging Stations

401k, Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Job summary

Meissner Filtration Products, Inc. in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Research Associate II to perform advanced cell culture testing, drive method development, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced team.

Under supervision, you will expand mammalian cell lines, optimize culture operations, analyze data, write protocols, and contribute to regulatory-compliant laboratory documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field; relevant hands-on lab training or coursework accepted.
• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience isrequired, with prior cell culture experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstratedexpertisein laboratory techniques and biopharma processes.
• Experience troubleshooting problems,optimizingprocedures, and ensuring best practices.
• ExcellentEnglish Language written and verbal communication skillscomfortablepresentingfindingsanddocumentingcomplex procedures.
• Advanced analytical andquantitativeskills:performcomplexcalculationsacross multipleunits of measurement;interpret data using statistical concepts (percentages, ratios, standard deviations), andidentifytrends to inform operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance withdetailed instructions and protocols.
• Maintains exceptional organizational systemswithattention to detail, consistently ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
• Advancedproficiencywith MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.
• Ensurescross-functional collaboration whilemaintainingindependent accountability, managing multiple projects with minimal oversight, coordinating with team members to achieve laboratoryobjectives, and mentoring junior staff on technical and procedural standards.

Responsibilities

• Performandoptimizecell cultureoperations,includingcryopreservation,thawing, expanding,maintaining, and banking mammalian andspecializedcell lineswith minimal supervision.
• Independently perform andoptimizecell culture experimentssuch asbatch,fed-batch,and/orperfusion.
• Scale-up cultures from flasks to bioreactors, such asshake flasks, spinner flasks, wave bags, or bench-top bioreactors.
• Monitor cell growth, viability, and productivity using analytical toolssuch asVi-Cell, Cedex,Revvity.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare detailed technical reports, and present results inwritten ororal form to the project team.Write experimentalprotocolsand SOPs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine technical issues while contributing to the improvement of protocols and workflows.
• Leadcoordinationefforts across theteamtoestablishand maintain inventory systems, forecast consumable needs, and schedule equipment maintenance.Proactivelyidentifybottlenecks in resource availability andrecommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities with a high degree of consistency and accuracy,anticipatingworkflow bottlenecks and reprioritizing as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Own documentation and record management for all cell culture activities, ensuring complete traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the development, revision, and maintenance of SOPs by applying technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and process understanding.
• Train and mentor junior research associates byprovidingtechnical guidance, onboarding support, and feedback to ensure alignment with laboratory standards and best practices.
• Champion safety and compliance across cell culture operations by staying current with regulatory changes, recommending updates to SOPs, and mentoring team on best practices.

Skills

Cell culture

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Biology/related field

Tools

MS Office

Vi-Cell

Cedex

Revvity

Job description

Are you passionate about precision, problem-solving, and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery? Join our cell culture research team as a Research Associate II, where you'll perform advanced laboratory testing, drive method development, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How you will make an impact:

TheResearch Associate II, under general supervision, performsintermediate to advanced laboratory testingrelated tocell culture studies. This role supportsdaily culture operations, contributes tomethod development, and performsanalytical testing and troubleshootingto ensure reliable experimental outcomes. The Research Associate IIassists inproject coordinationand maytrain junior staff. This positionchallengesanexperienced laboratory professionalto expand technical and project responsibilities in a fast-pacedand collaborativeenvironment.

• Performandoptimizecell cultureoperations,includingcryopreservation,thawing, expanding,maintaining, and banking mammalian andspecializedcell lineswith minimal supervision.
• Independently perform andoptimizecell culture experimentssuch asbatch,fed-batch,and/orperfusion.
• Scale-up cultures from flasks to bioreactors, such asshake flasks, spinner flasks, wave bags, or bench-top bioreactors.
• Monitor cell growth, viability, and productivity using analytical toolssuch asVi-Cell, Cedex,Revvity.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare detailed technical reports, and present results inwritten ororal form to the project team.Write experimentalprotocolsand SOPs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine technical issues while contributing to the improvement of protocols and workflows.
• Leadcoordinationefforts across theteamtoestablishand maintain inventory systems, forecast consumable needs, and schedule equipment maintenance.Proactivelyidentifybottlenecks in resource availability andrecommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities with a high degree of consistency and accuracy,anticipatingworkflow bottlenecks and reprioritizing as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Own documentation and record management for all cell culture activities, ensuring complete traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the development, revision, and maintenance of SOPs by applying technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and process understanding.
• Train and mentor junior research associates byprovidingtechnical guidance, onboarding support, and feedback to ensure alignment with laboratory standards and best practices.
• Champion safety and compliance across cell culture operations by staying current with regulatory changes, recommending updates to SOPs, and mentoring team on best practices.

The skills and experience you’ll need:

• Associate’sorBachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field; relevant hands-on lab training or coursework accepted.
• 3+yearsof relevant laboratory experience isrequired, with prior cell culture experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstratedexpertiseinlaboratory techniques and biopharma processes.
• Experience troubleshooting problems,optimizingprocedures, and ensuring best practices.
• Demonstrates consistent professional maturity, including emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• ExcellentEnglish Language written and verbal communication skillscomfortablepresentingfindingsanddocumentingcomplex procedures.
• Advanced analytical andquantitativeskills:performcomplexcalculationsacross multipleunits of measurement;interpret data using statistical concepts (percentages, ratios, standard deviations), andidentifytrends to inform operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance withdetailed instructions and protocols.
• Maintains exceptional organizational systemswithattention to detail, consistently ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
• Advancedproficiencywith MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.
• Ensurescross-functional collaboration whilemaintainingindependent accountability, managing multiple projects with minimal oversight, coordinating with team members to achieve laboratoryobjectives, and mentoring junior staff on technical and procedural standards.

What we can offer you:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $26.36- $40.22/ hour

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.