R&D Bioprocessing Scientist I

About the role

The R&D Scientist I will independently plan and execute scientific experiments to develop innovative products, improve processes, and generate data that supports technical and business objectives. This role contributes scientific insight, leads segments of R&D projects, and supports cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze complex experiments with minimal supervision.
• Develop and optimize formulations, processes, and analytical methods.
• Interpret data (including cell culture performance) and translate results into actionable recommendations.
• Carry out filter testing, failure analysis, lifetime studies, comparative performance evaluations using appropriate instrumentation that may involve chemical analysis, microscopy, thermal and mechanical properties evaluation.
• Operate both single-use and glass bioreactor systems and associated equipment (controllers, pumps, perfusion setups, hollow fiber filters).
• Lead small-scale R&D projects or technical workstreams, including resource planning and coordination.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain documentation and support SOP development as we build out upstream lab capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, MTS) to support product development scale-up.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field relevant to the operations of the organization with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• Strong foundation in relevant scientific principles and laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency with different laboratory instrumentation used in characterizing material properties.
• Experience in experimental design, statistical analysis, and technical problem-solving.
• Proven capabilities in writing effective reports and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead portions of R&D projects and contribute to project strategy.
• Mechanical aptitudes (operation of power tools, equipment repair/troubleshooting).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to carry out effective data analysis.
• Proficient in scientific documentation and communication.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to present results through written reports and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and interact with other departments such as the laboratory and engineering departments, in order to achieve the objectives of the R&D team.
• Develop and foster professional relationships (internally and externally) that help the department and Meissner grow and sustain our competitive advantage by creating new marketplace opportunities and strengthening our current positions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, technology, transfer, or scale-up.
• Proficient in programs including MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in statistical analysis software and mathematical fundamentals of statistics and error analysis.

Skills

• Strong foundation in relevant scientific principles and laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency with different laboratory instrumentation used in characterizing material properties.
• Experience in experimental design, statistical analysis, and technical problem-solving.
• Proven capabilities in writing effective reports and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead portions of R&D projects and contribute to project strategy.
• Mechanical aptitudes (operation of power tools, equipment repair/troubleshooting).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to carry out effective data analysis.
• Proficient in scientific documentation and communication.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to present results through written reports and presentations.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, technology, transfer, or scale-up.
• Proficient in programs including MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in statistical analysis software and mathematical fundamentals of statistics and error analysis.

Pay

$87,500 - $108,000

Schedule

On-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.