Sr. Scientist II- New Product Development

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. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. in science, bioscience, engineering, or bioengineering field.
• B.S. with >12 years of relevant work experience, or M.S. with >10 years, or Ph.D. with >4 years of relevant experience.
• Effective communication skills with external and internal customers.
• Experience building strong relationships and managing cross-functional projects.
• Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature.
• Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Mammalian cell culture experience.
• Experience designing, running, and analyzing data from mammalian culture bioreactors.
• Experience with process development to optimize parameters for bioreactors.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Pay

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.).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off