Associate Cell Culture Scientist - Berkeley, CA
About The Position
As an Associate Cell Culture Scientist, you develop and optimize chemical and biological processes to enhance yield, quality, and cost; you contribute to process transfers from laboratory to production (scale-up) to ensure robust, commercially viable manufacturing; you provide technical expertise and rapid troubleshooting to maintain competitive production processes while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations; you manage and develop laboratory technicians, maintain accurate technical documentation, and participate in interdisciplinary project teams supporting mAb and cell therapy development from early-stage research through clinical and commercial manufacturing.
Requirements
- BS in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience in process development or bioprocess work
- Hands-on experience designing and executing cell culture and/or mAb process development experiments
- Working knowledge of GMP principles and experience supporting clinical or commercial manufacturing activities
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting experimental results and troubleshooting laboratory processes
- Proven ability to document work thoroughly, prepare reports, and maintain audited laboratory notebooks
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) or additional relevant experience in bioprocess development or cell therapy scale-up
- Experience leading or contributing to process transfer and scale-up from laboratory to pilot or commercial manufacturing
- Experience managing or mentoring laboratory staff and handling personnel administrative tasks
- Familiarity with screening scientific literature, supporting IP generation, or preparing research reports
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct moderate to complex process development experiments under limited guidance to advance mAb and cell therapy programs
- Execute and follow GMP requirements during clinical manufacturing activities and complete required GMP training
- Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable process improvements
- Evaluate and implement new methods, techniques, and assays to improve process performance and robustness
- Troubleshoot failed experiments, assays, or procedures and propose practical, timely corrective actions
- Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day supervision to laboratory technicians and ensure high standards for laboratory practice
- Prepare clear analytical and interpretative reports, present project updates in team meetings, and maintain well-organized laboratory notebooks and documentation
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to support process transfers, scale-up activities, and interdisciplinary projects
Benefits
- health care
- vision
- dental
- retirement
- PTO
- sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
