Associate Scientist: Upstream Process Development

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct cell culture studies using shake flasks, stirred-tank bioreactors, rocker-bag systems, and high-throughput bioreactor platforms.
• Support process development, characterization, and scale-up activities for upstream viral vector manufacturing.
• Assist in qualifying scale-down models to enable process characterization.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to inform process improvements.
• Investigate laboratory issues and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Skills & Requirements

• Hands-on experience in upstream process development for viral vectors or therapeutic proteins, including suspension cell culture in shake flasks, lab-scale stirred-tank bioreactors, and rocker-bag systems.
• Familiarity with high-throughput upstream process development platforms, such as the Ambr system.
• Strong background in cell culture process development, gained through academic or industry settings.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze complex data, and effectively communicate findings.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of documentation and laboratory practices.

Compensation

$30 to $38 per hour.