Sr. Scientist II- New Product Development

FUJIFILM Biosciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences is hiring a Sr Scientist II in California to lead new product development, technical support, and process development for Bioproduction, Gene Therapy, and Cell Therapy markets.

You will mentor scientists, manage multi-project timelines, and communicate milestones with cross-functional teams, ensuring robust data analysis and innovative solutions. Strong lab leadership and publication-ready documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in a science, bioscience, engineering or bioengineering field.
• BD/MS/PhD with years of experience: BS>12 yrs, MS>10 yrs, PhD>4 yrs.
• Strong communication with internal/external customers.
• Ability to build strong relationships and manage cross-functional projects.
• Experience solving complex problems and independent judgment.
• Mammalian cell culture experience and bioreactor data work.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and guide scientists in the lab.
• Manage timelines for multiple projects and prioritize work.
• Communicate progress to management and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations for group meetings.
• Develop experimental strategies for Bioreactor Scale-up and product applications.
• Troubleshoot equipment and data analysis and lead the Bioreactor Scale-up team.

Skills

Effective communication

Cross-functional projects

Independent problem solving

Mammalian cell culture

English proficiency

Relationship building

Statistical analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in science or engineering

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Position Description

We are hiring a Sr Scientist II. The Sr. 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

• Hands on laboratory presence as needed to perform experiments and guide/mentor scientists.
• Manage timelines for multiple projects.
• Prioritize work based on the relative importance and urgency for the overall business
• Effectively and consistently communicate with management and cross-functional teams on progress towards milestones and program needs
• Prepare formal reports and presentations for group meetings
• Use professional concepts to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems in practical ways
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications. (Learn, maintain and advance expertise in areas relevant to company’s products and strategic goals)
• Good Documentation Practices & Good Laboratory Practices
• Develop experimental strategy and plans required for the development of new products and product applications supporting the Bioproduction, Gene Therapy, and Cell Therapy markets.
• Analyze and interpret data using statistical tools as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems independently and invent/create/implement new technologies methods
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Bioreactor Scale-up Team and lead the team to serve and support other R&D teams and internal customers
• Develop new applications for products and processes to meet customer needs based on customer feedback. Support marketing and new products through presentations, publications (including application notes, etc.), collaborative studies, interactions with key customers and as a participant in conferences.
• Contribute to development of long-range plans for Bioreactor Scale-up

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 bioreactors. 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- $138,000. 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

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).