Bench Scientist – II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking two highly motivated scientists to support the upstream mammalian process development in a laboratory environment.
• This role focuses on hands-on bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture, and experimental execution to support biologics development (e.g., monoclonal, bispecific, and Tri specific antibodies).
• This is a lab-intensive role requiring strong technical expertise, collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate experimental findings effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on mammalian cell culture using bioreactors (CHO systems).
• Set up, operate, and monitor bench-scale bioreactors.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Maintain accurate lab documentation (lab notebooks, batch records).
• Analyze cell culture performance (cell density, metabolites, nutrients).
• Write experimental plans and technical reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with upstream (bacterial), downstream, and analytical teams.
• Order lab supplies and maintain inventory.
• Participate in weekend/on-call rotation as needed.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or related scientific field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant lab experience (industry preferred; strong academic experience considered).
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (CHO cells).
• Experience operating bench-scale bioreactors.
• Strong aseptic technique experience (required).
• Experience designing and executing experiments independently.
• Ability to document work and write technical reports.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience with perfusion systems (continuous culture).
• Familiarity with bioreactor control systems (e.g., SCADA, DeltaV).
• Experience with electronic lab notebooks (ELN) or LIMS.
• Exposure to analytical tools for cell culture monitoring.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software.
• Hands-on and technically strong in the lab.
• A clear communicator who can share results effectively across teams.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.

Screening Considerations / Red Flags:

• Lack of communication skills or difficulty working in team environments.
• Limited or no hands-on bioreactor experience (for experienced candidates).
• Lack of aseptic technique experience.

Work Environment:

• ~70% lab work / 30% desk-based work.
• Primarily in one building, with occasional movement across campus for sample handling.
• Team size: ~10 scientists (multiple levels from lab tech to principal scientist).

Interview Process:

• 1 onsite interview.
• Includes 3 x 30-minute sessions with team members.
• Typically 4–5 candidates interviewed per role.