Scientist- CHO Cell Line Development

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) in Foster City, CA, is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to execute end-to-end Cell Line Development (CLD) activities in support of a rapidly growing biologics pipeline. This role focuses on CHO cell culture, cloning, banking, and high-throughput workflows within a collaborative team.

You will independently perform experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to technical reports and presentations while coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's+6 years or Master's+4 years in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related field with substantial industry mammalian CLD experience.
• Strong hands-on CHO cell line development including culture, transfection, cloning, banking, counting, and shake-flask operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to work independently in a fast-paced cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end CLD activities including mammalian culture, transfection, cloning, screening, cell banking, fed-batch production, and maintenance.
• 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 and cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project discussions.

Skills

CHO culture

Transfection

Single-cell cloning

Clone screening

Cell banking

Automation

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's+6 years or Master’s+4 years in biotech/biochemical engineering/biological sciences

Tools

Bench-scale bioreactors

Automated liquid handling

High-throughput screening (HTS)

Job description

Client has an opportunity in the Cell Line Development (CLD) group 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.