Senior Scientist - Process Development

BrainChild Bio, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainChild Bio, Inc. is looking for a Senior Scientist in Seattle to lead the Process Core team within Process Development. The candidate will oversee a team of associate scientists and engineers, driving timely delivery of experimental data and supporting regulatory filings.

The ideal applicant should have a Ph.D. in Bioengineering or related field and 4+ years of experience or a B.S./M.S. with 8+ years in cell therapy process development. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $160,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Immunology or equivalent with 4+ years of experience.
• B.S./M.S. with 8+ years of experience in cell therapy process development.
• Expertise in statistical experimental design (DOE).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of associate scientists and engineers.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments for cell processing methods.
• Collaborate with partners to manage material generation requests.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical experimental design

Immunology knowledge

Technical writing

Oral presentation

Education

Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or Immunology (or equivalent)

B.S./M.S. in relevant disciplines

Tools

JMP

Flow cytometry

Cell-based assays

Job description

BrainChild Bio is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Senior Scientist to lead the Process Core team within Process Development. The successful candidate will lead a team of associate scientists and engineers to design, execute, and analyze experiments supporting process development studies, material generation runs, and process characterization activities. This position requires positive, collaborative leadership abilities, clear organizational skills, and excellent prioritization to help drive timely delivery of high quality experimental data to advance programs and support regulatory filings. If you are a creative problem solver that thrives while working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, come join us!

$150,000 - $160,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Lead team of associate scientists/engineers to support process core activities and provide scientific mentorship
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments that examine cell processing methods and their impact on T-cell biology
• Collaborate with MSAT, Analytical, and other partners to manage material generation requests
• Drive automation and/or optimization efforts to increase efficiency and productivity
• Author, review, and/or approve development reports, regulatory filings, and other controlled documents
• Participates on, and may lead cross-functional teams or projects.
• Clearly communicates ideas and results to stakeholders via written and verbal formats

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Immunology or equivalent with 4+ years of technical experience or B.S./M.S. with 8+ years of experience in cell therapy process development
• Expertise in statistical experimental design (DOE) with proficiency in JMP
• Experience authoring and reviewing regulatory filings and supporting documentation
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize work
• Working knowledge of immunology, cell biology, and analytical techniques including flow cytometry and cell-based assays.
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Flexibility with work schedule (i.e., occasional weekend work)