Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess

Our client, a worldleader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for an “AssociateScientist - Upstream Bioprocess” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: LongTerm Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $54.50/hr onW2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sickleave, 401K

Hands-on upstreambioprocess professional supporting pilot-scale biologics development. Executecell culture processes, troubleshoot real-time process issues, supporttechnology transfers, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced pilotlab 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, pleasesend us your updated resume at

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