Perfusion Scientist

Astrix Inc

$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Bioprocess/Biochemical Engineering with 7+ years experience or M.Sc. with 10+ years experience
  • Experience in high-throughput process optimization, including DoE and QbD
  • Proficient in the development and scale-up of perfusion and fed-batch systems
  • Knowledgeable in upstream scale-down/scale-up for commercialization
  • Hands-on with high-throughput systems, specifically Ambr15/250

Responsibilities

  • Lead client-facing projects for biologics development
  • Develop and optimize scalable upstream processes
  • Design and execute experiments in various bioreactor setups
  • Collaborate on process transfer and troubleshooting efforts
  • Mentor junior scientists and contribute innovative ideas
  • Draft and maintain essential documentation including protocols and reports

Benefits

  • Opportunities for mentorship and career development
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and laboratory equipment
  • Engagement in high-impact projects within the biopharma sector
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration
  • Potential for strategic influence in the company's innovation initiatives
Full Job Description
Seeking a experienced Perfusion Scientist to join the team!

Perfusion Scientist - Upstream Process Development

Location: Must relocate to OKC
Work Authorization: U.S. citizens, permanent residents (able to transfer H1B)

Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Bioprocess/Biochemical Engineering + 7+ years relevant experience (incl. 3+ years in industrial USP), or M.Sc. + 10+ years experience (incl. 2+ years industrial USP)
  • Proven expertise in:
    • High-throughput process optimization (DoE, QbD, statistics)
    • Development and scale-up of perfusion and fed-batch systems
    • Upstream scale-down/scale-up for commercialization
    • High-throughput systems (Ambr15/250)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead multiple client-facing projects for biologics (mAbs, recombinant proteins)
  • Develop and optimize scalable upstream processes (fed-batch, perfusion)
  • Design and execute experiments using flasks, Ambr systems, and bench-scale bioreactors
  • Support process transfer, troubleshooting, and cross-functional R&D collaboration
  • Mentor junior scientists and contribute to strategic innovation
  • Draft protocols, SOPs, batch records, and reports

Preferred:
  • Experience with CHO cell lines and SUB/SS bioreactors (up to 500L)
  • Knowledge of GMP and regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH)
  • Prior CDMO experience in bioprocess development

Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management abilities
  • Comfortable interpreting complex data and presenting to clients and leadership

    This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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