NEW JOB OPENING
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST - CHO CELL LINE DEVELOPMENT
IN Foster City, CA, USA!

Required Qualification:



• Bachelor's in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field, with 6 years of substantial industry experience in mammalian Cell Line Development.



Preferred Qualification:



• Master's in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field, with 4 years of substantial industry experience in mammalian Cell Line Development.



Required Skills:



• Strong hands-on experience in CHO cell line development, including cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, cell counting, and shake-flask operations.

• Strong understanding of cell line development workflows, experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation of scientific data.

• Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines.



Preferred Skills:



• Demonstrated experience supporting cell line development programs in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment; prior experience performing duties comparable to a Scientist-level role is strongly preferred.

• Experience with bench-scale bioreactors, automated liquid handling systems, and/or high-throughput screening technologies is preferred.



Summary:



• Client has an opportunity in the Cell Line Development (CLD) group at our Foster City campus facility.

• We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to execute experiments to support cell line development for our rapidly growing biologics pipeline.



Responsibilities:



• Execute end-to-end Cell Line Development (CLD) activities in support of pipeline programs, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, fed-batch production, and routine cell line maintenance.

• Independently perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document results in a timely and organized manner.

• Support and apply automation and high-throughput technologies to enhance CHO cell line generation, clone selection, and workflow efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with Cell Line Development team members and cross-functional partners, including Cell Culture, Analytical Development, and Pilot Plant teams, to achieve project objectives and timelines.

• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project discussions, effectively communicating experimental outcomes and recommendations.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**