Staff Engineer, Cell Culture Process Development
About The Position
The Staff Engineer, Process Development will advance BPD's platform development roadmap through technology-driven upstream process development. The role combines hands-on cell culture process development with data-driven approaches to improve process understanding, performance, and scalability. The successful candidate will apply expertise in cell culture, media development, cellular metabolism, and process analytics, while collaborating with upstream program support teams and modeling experts to develop innovative solutions for biotherapeutics. This position is suited to a scientifically curious, collaborative professional interested in integrating emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and systems-level thinking into next-generation cell culture platform development.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline with relevant industrial experience; or a master's degree with 6+ years of relevant industry experience; or a bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in cell culture process development within a biopharmaceutical CMC environment.
- Strong understanding of cell culture media development, cellular metabolism, and upstream bioprocessing fundamentals.
- Demonstrated interest in data analytics, process modeling, and data-driven process optimization.
- Experience designing, executing, and interpreting laboratory studies using bioreactor systems.
- Excellent scientific communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in metabolomics and systems-level process development.
- Experience developing mechanistic, hybrid, or data-driven models for bioprocess development.
- Familiarity with process automation, digital tools, data historians, and advanced analytics platforms.
- Experience supporting clinical development programs and technology transfer activities.
- Passion for technology-enabled innovation in upstream bioprocess development.
- A data scientist mindset and ability to extract insights from complex experimental datasets.
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.
- Ability to translate scientific findings into actionable process development strategies that improve robustness, scalability, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, execute, and interpret cell culture process development experiments.
- Generate and communicate data-driven conclusions and technical recommendations.
- Author study plans, technical reports, presentations, and development documentation.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams and global initiatives.
- Collaborate with program support teams and modeling experts to deliver project objectives.
- Serve as a technical resource, mentor, and trainer for colleagues.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, analytical tools, and digital solutions.
- Drive innovation and technical decision-making to improve process performance and platform capabilities.
- Monitor industry trends and incorporate scientific advances into development strategies.
- Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
