Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess

Dawar Consulting•San Mateo, CA

1d•$55•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for an “Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess” based in Foster City, CA. This is a long-term contract position with the possibility of extension. The role involves hands-on upstream bioprocess support for pilot-scale biologics development. The successful candidate will execute cell culture processes, troubleshoot issues, support technology transfers, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced pilot lab environment.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.