Associate Scientist Upstream Bioprocess

Our client a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology is looking for an Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess based in Foster City CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $54.50/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical Paid Sick leave 401K

Hands-on upstream bioprocess professional supporting pilot-scale biologics development. Execute cell culture processes troubleshoot real-time process issues support technology transfers and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced pilot lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute upstream cell culture processes using shake flasks WAVE systems and 100L/500L single-use bioreactors.
  
• Prepare media buffers and reagents; set up equipment and support post-run teardown/cleaning.
  
• Perform bioreactor sampling feeding and end-to-end run support.
  
• Troubleshoot pilot runs and support equipment inventory analytical activities and lab readiness.
  
• Maintain accurate SOPs Benchling batch records run summaries deviations and change notes.
  
• Support technology transfers monitor process performance and summarize data/results.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement and biologics development programs.
  

Qualifications

• Hands-on upstream cell culture/bioprocessing experience at bench pilot or manufacturing scale.
  
• Experience with bioreactors media/buffer preparation and process execution.
  
• Strong technical documentation and data communication skills.
  
• Organized collaborative safety-focused and comfortable in a schedule-driven environment.
  

Preferred

• Pilot-scale bioprocess experience especially WAVE systems or single-use bioreactors.
  
• Technology transfer manufacturing support or GMP/GMP-adjacent experience.
  
• Experience across multiple upstream unit operations.
  

Education

• AA/AS 4 years relevant industry experience OR
  
• BS/BE in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Biology or related field 2 years relevant experience.
  

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