Sr. Scientist II - Mammalian Cell Culture Development

Fujifilm•Irvine, CA

12h•$106,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist II is responsible for activities related to new product development, technical product support and applications, and process development. The role advances media development, cell culture performance, and product applications through hands-on laboratory work, experimental design and analysis, technical leadership, and collaboration across functions. The scientist supports products and applications for the bioproduction and gene therapy markets, helps address customer needs and market opportunities, and contributes to product and technology strategies. The position includes designing and optimizing mammalian cell culture studies, developing media formulations and process solutions, and providing technical guidance to scientists and internal stakeholders. The role also supports product launches and commercial activities through technical presentations, publications, application notes, customer collaborations, and scientific conferences. The position is listed as onsite.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in a science, bioscience, engineering, or bioengineering field.
Relevant experience requirement: B.S. with more than 12 years, M.S. with more than 10 years, or Ph.D. with more than 4 years of relevant work experience.
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 to achieve broadly defined objectives guided by business trends and the current product plan.
Ability to work with minimal instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.
Mammalian cell culture experience.
Experience designing, running, and analyzing data from mammalian culture media development and optimization.
Experience with process development to optimize bioreactor parameters.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CHO and/or HEK293 cell culture is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive innovation by identifying creative solutions to advance media development, cell culture performance, and product applications.
Maintain a hands-on laboratory presence, execute experiments, and provide 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 teams.
Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Expand technical expertise through 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 to develop and optimize products and applications for bioproduction and gene therapy markets.
Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines in adherent and suspension systems.
Apply statistical methodologies, modeling, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize media formulations, cell culture processes, and product performance.
Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical software and data analysis tools.
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.