Sr. Scientist II - Mammalian Cell Culture Development
About The Position
FUJIFILM Biosciences is hiring a Senior Scientist II to lead activities related to new product development, technical product support and applications, and process development. The role focuses on mammalian cell culture, media development, product applications, and process optimization for bioproduction and gene therapy markets. The scientist will plan and conduct experiments, interpret data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and provide subject-matter expertise and technical leadership to internal teams. The position also contributes to product strategy and commercial activities, working across R&D, Marketing, Business Development, and Manufacturing. The scientist communicates project progress and findings, prepares reports and presentations, supports product launches, and maintains compliance with Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor's degree in a science, bioscience, engineering, or bioengineering field.
- Relevant work experience: more than 12 years with a bachelor's degree, more than 10 years with a master's degree, or more than 4 years with a Ph.D.
- Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
- Ability to build strong relationships.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects.
- Ability to work on complex, challenging problems.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for broadly defined objectives.
- Ability to work with minimum instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.
- Mammalian cell culture experience.
- Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing data from mammalian culture media development and optimization.
- Experience with process development to optimize bioreactor parameters.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CHO and/or HEK293 cell culture.
Responsibilities
- Drive innovation through creative problem-solving and identify novel approaches to advance media development, cell culture performance, and product applications.
- Maintain a hands-on laboratory presence by executing experiments and providing technical guidance and mentorship to other scientists.
- Manage timelines and priorities across multiple projects to align with business objectives and milestones.
- Communicate project progress, technical findings, risks, and resource needs to management and cross-functional teams.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific communications for internal and external audiences.
- Apply scientific expertise and judgment to solve complex technical problems and advance project objectives.
- Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Business Development, and Manufacturing to achieve project outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Expand technical expertise through scientific literature review, professional development, conferences, and training.
- Design, execute, and analyze cell culture experiments supporting cell biology research, media development, and product development.
- Develop experimental strategies and study plans for developing and optimizing products and applications for bioproduction and gene therapy markets.
- Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines in adherent and suspension systems.
- Apply statistical methodologies, modeling techniques, and Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches to optimize media formulations, cell culture processes, and product performance.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical software and data analysis tools.
- Independently troubleshoot experimental, process, and equipment-related issues and develop solutions, methods, and technologies.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in cell culture media development and formulation, providing technical leadership and support to internal R&D teams and stakeholders.
- Develop product applications and process solutions based on customer needs, market trends, and scientific insights.
- Support product launches and commercial activities through technical presentations, publications, application notes, customer collaborations, and scientific conferences.
- Contribute to product and technology strategies by identifying opportunities for innovation and growth in key market segments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
