Back to search
Our client, a worldleader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for anĀ āAssociateScientist - Upstream Bioprocessā based in Foster City, CA.
Ā
Job Duration:Ā LongTerm ContractĀ (Possibility of Extension)
Pay Rate : $54.50/hr onW2
Ā
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sickleave, 401K
Ā
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.
Ā
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.
Ā
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.
Ā
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.
Ā
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.
Ā
Ā
If interested, pleasesend us your updated resume at
hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com
Ā
Ā
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
