Senior Bioprocess Scientist: Upstream Development & Transfer

RiseMe; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Scientist (R4) in Upstream Process Development to design and execute studies in bench-top bioreactors, targeting scalable production of biologics for early/late-phase trials.

You will document data for regulatory submissions, collaborate with pilot, clinical, and manufacturing teams, and drive innovations in process understanding using advanced analytics. Weekend tasks and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with strong lab experience in biotech/biopharma required.
• Experience developing scalable mammalian cell culture processes and cost-effective production methods.
• Aseptic technique, data analysis, and ability to interpret complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute bench-scale experiments to develop robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Lead upstream activities and ensure accurate technology transfer to GMP facilities.
• Document data in electronic systems and contribute to IND/BLA regulatory submissions.
• Participate in team discussions on DOE and data interpretation.
• Maintain safe, efficient lab operations and collaborate across teams.
• Occasionally work weekends for essential cell culture tasks.

Skills

Experiment design

Aseptic technique

Data analysis

Tech transfer

Collaborative teamwork

Process development

Education

PhD in Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering or related field

MS in Biotechnology/ Bioprocess (7+ years post-grad experience)

BS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Microbiology

Tools

Ambr15

Ambr250

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Scientist (R4) in Upstream Process Development to design and execute studies in bench-top bioreactors, targeting scalable production of biologics for early/late-phase trials.

You will document data for regulatory submissions, collaborate with pilot, clinical, and manufacturing teams, and drive innovations in process understanding using advanced analytics. Weekend tasks and occasional travel may be required.