Sr. Scientist II - Mammalian Cell Culture Development

FUJIFILM Biosciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Scientist II to lead new product development, technical support, and process development for cell culture media and applications.

You will guide experiments, mentor scientists, and manage multiple projects to align with business goals, ensuring GDP/GLP compliance and robust technical communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in a science, bioscience, engineering or bioengineering field.
• MS/PhD with relevant experience or seniority depending on degree.
• Strong communication with external and internal customers.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Mammalian cell culture experience.
• Fluency in English (read/write/speak).

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in media development, cell culture performance, and product applications.
• Provide hands-on lab leadership and mentor scientists.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and priorities.
• Communicate progress, risks and needs to management and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, BD, and Manufacturing to ensure project success.
• Maintain GDP/GLP compliance and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Develop cell culture studies to support product development and bioproduction markets.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Cross-functional project management

Mammalian cell culture

Independent judgment

English proficiency

Education

BS in science/engineering

MS/PhD with relevant experience

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Scientist II. The Senior Scientist II will be responsible for all activities relating to new product development, technical product support and applications, and process development.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation through creative problem-solving, challenging conventional approaches, and identifying novel solutions to advance media development, cell culture performance, and product applications.
• Maintain a hands-on laboratory presence to execute experiments and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other scientists.
• Manage timelines and priorities across multiple projects to ensure alignment with business objectives and critical milestones.
• Effectively communicate project progress, technical findings, risks, and resource needs to management and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific communications for internal and external audiences.
• Apply scientific expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical problems and advance project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Business Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Continuously expand technical expertise through scientific literature review, professional development, and participation in relevant conferences and training opportunities.
• Design, execute, and analyze cell culture experiments to support cell biology research, media development, and product development initiatives.
• Develop experimental strategies and study plans for the development and optimization of products and applications supporting the bioproduction and gene therapy markets.
• Culture and maintain a variety of mammalian cell lines in both adherent and suspension systems. Experience with CHO and/or HEK293 cell culture is highly desirable.
• Apply statistical methodologies, modeling techniques, and Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches to optimize media formulations, cell culture processes, and product performance.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical software and data analysis tools such as Design-Expert, GraphPad Prism, Excel, or equivalent platforms.
• Troubleshoot experimental, process, and equipment-related issues independently and develop innovative solutions, methods, and technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cell culture media development and formulation, providing technical leadership and support to internal R&D teams and stakeholders.
• Develop new product applications and process solutions based on customer needs, market trends, and scientific insights.
• Support product launches and commercial activities through technical presentations, publications, application notes, customer collaborations, and participation in scientific conferences.
• Contribute to the development of the product and technology strategies, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth in key market segments.

Required Skills/Education

• Minimum B.S. in a science, bioscience, engineering or bioengineering field.
• B.S. in a science, bioscience, engineering or bioengineering field with >12 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with >10 years of relevant work experience or Ph.D. with >4 years of relevant working experience.
• Effective communication skills with external and internal customers
• Able to build strong relationships
• Experience managing cross-functional projects
• Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature
• Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan
• Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments
• Mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience designing, running, and analyzing data from mammalian culture media development and optimization. Experience with process development to optimize parameters for bioreactors.
• Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.

Salary And Benefits

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $106,000- $130,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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