Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess

Our client, a world
leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for an “Associate
Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $54.50/hr on
W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick
leave, 401K

Hands-on upstream
bioprocess professional supporting pilot-scale biologics development. Execute
cell culture processes, troubleshoot real-time process issues, support
technology transfers, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced pilot
lab environment.

Key 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.
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  

Preferred

• 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.
  

Education

• AA/AS
  + 4+ years relevant industry experience, OR
  
• BS/BE
  in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology,
  or related field + 2+ years relevant experience.
  

If interested, please
send us your updated resume at

[email protected]/[email protected]