Scientist, Process Development Early Phase

Avid Bioservices; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical firm in Costa Mesa seeks a Scientist in Process Development Early Phase to drive biologics production. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess at least 3 years of experience in protein production and cell culture techniques. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $101,300 to $125,000 annually, along with career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant and hands-on experience in protein, or large molecule production.
• Hands-on experience with various mammalian and other cell lines.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate mammalian and other cell lines for biologics production.
• Support cell line development and optimization.
• Conduct formulation development experiments.

Skills

Protein production

Cell culture techniques

Bioreactor operation

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or equivalent

Tools

Bioreactor systems

Multi-layer vessels

Job description

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Join us as a Scientist, Process Development Early Phase, where you'll harness scientific and engineering concepts to drive biologics production with mammalian and other cells. Your role extends beyond the lab bench, encompassing support for cell culture and other technologies, participation in process scale-up, optimization, technology transfer, and validation efforts. You'll be an integral part of both client and internal programs, conducting impactful technical investigations while staying at the forefront of state-of-the-art principles and theories across various scientific disciplines, all while contributing to scientific literature. Make your mark in the world of cutting-edge science and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate mammalian and other cell lines for biologics production using various bioreactor systems and cell culture techniques, ensuring strict aseptic conditions.
• Support activities related to cell line development, including evaluation of cell performance and implementation of strategies to optimize productivity and stability.
• Contribute to formulation development experiments, assisting in the design and execution of studies to assess product stability, compatibility, and delivery.
• Conceive and execute well-designed experiments, meticulously analyze results, and derive meaningful insights.
• Actively engage in supporting both client and internal programs, contributing your expertise to drive successful outcomes.
• Excel in troubleshooting upstream process issues, proactively brainstorming innovative solutions to overcome upstream challenges.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating and troubleshooting essential process equipment, while also pioneering methods and procedures for novel assignments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data and findings to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance, while regularly updating management on project status and progress.
• Exhibit strong technical writing skills, creating detailed technical protocols, Process Development reports, guides, SOPs, and other essential documents.
• Prioritize safety by adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures, promptly reporting any unsafe activities, actively participating in collaborative team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, and flexibly performing additional duties as assigned.
• Provide valuable guidance and mentorship to Associate Scientists and Laboratory Assistants, fostering their growth and development.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology, or an equivalent scientific field, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills.
• 3+ years of relevant and hands-on experience in protein, or large molecule production.
• Hands-on experience with various mammalian and other cell lines, adherent and suspension cultures, all executed with stringent aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in working with bioreactors for suspension cultures, showcasing practical expertise in this area.
• Proficiency in working with multi-layer vessels for adherent cultures, demonstrating hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with microcarriers is desired and will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and cGMP compliance in bioprocess development.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This role is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. The employee must also, if instructed, have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $101,300 to $125,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:

• You have a team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are clear and confident.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.