Cell Culture Process Development Senior Scientist/ Engineer

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The Opportunity:

This position is in the Cell Culture and Bioprocess Operations department supporting process development projects (including validation studies) as well as process transfer to manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities include designing and executing lab-scale experiments (shake flasks, ambrs, 2L bioreactors, etc.), coordinating experiments with the pilot plant, accurately documenting and analyzing data, summarizing results in technical documents and oral presentations, and support of health authority submissions. You may also support or lead inter-departmental process, technology and business process improvement projects.

This position will require laboratory bench work and effective internal and external departmental collaborations to achieve the desired results. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Who you are:

• You have the ability to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve complex problems.

• You are highly self-motivated, organized, and responsive to feedback, as well as demonstrate the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• You must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for accuracy, and an agile mindset.

• You have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline with at least three years of experience in the industry OR a Phd with 0-2 years of industry experience

• You have experience with CHO cell culture process development, statistics, and design of experiments. A basic understanding of protein expression, cell physiology, and familiarity with the related literature is important.

Preferred:

• Experience in Bio-pharma industry

• Experience in cell culture media development

• Experience in development and implementing models for cell culture process development and optimization

Relocation benefits are NOT available for this role.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $80,300 - $177,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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