Upstream Bioprocess Development Associate Scientist

Bayside Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm is seeking an Associate Scientist for their Bioprocess Development team. The candidate will prepare, execute, and document upstream process runs to support the large molecule pipeline. This role requires a BA/BS or MS in a scientific discipline with at least 2 years of experience in mammalian cell culture and direct experience with benchtop bioreactors. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple experiments are essential. Competitive pay rate between $55 and $65 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mammalian cell culture experience in the biotech/biopharma industry.
• Direct experience operating benchtop bioreactors.
• Good understanding of CHO cell culture fundamentals and feeding strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab-scale fed-batch bioreactor experiments to support process development.
• Maintain and troubleshoot key laboratory equipment.
• Document all experiments in an electronic lab notebook.

Skills

Upstream process development

Bioprocess development

Mammalian cell culture

CHO cell culture

Fed-batch bioreactor operations

Bioreactor performance troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS or MS degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

AMBR250 bioreactor systems

Vi-CELL

Nova Flex2

Octet

Job description

A biotechnology firm is seeking an Associate Scientist for their Bioprocess Development team. The candidate will prepare, execute, and document upstream process runs to support the large molecule pipeline. This role requires a BA/BS or MS in a scientific discipline with at least 2 years of experience in mammalian cell culture and direct experience with benchtop bioreactors. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple experiments are essential. Competitive pay rate between $55 and $65 per hour is offered.