CEVA Logistics

Senior Scientist - Cell Culture & Upstream Process Development

CEVA Logistics • $90K — $130K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in designing and scaling mammalian cell culture processes for recombinant protein production.
  • Proven ability to lead daily operations in bioreactor setup and monitoring.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining SOPs and batch records for bioprocessing.
  • Familiarity with technology transfer and innovation in a bioprocessing context.
  • Skilled in authoring technical documentation for manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to implement new bioreactor technologies and optimize media strategies for improved yield.
  • Strong collaboration skills, particularly in cross-functional teams including Downstream, Analytical, and Quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal cell culture and upstream processes for recombinant protein production.
  • Develop, optimize, and scale upstream processes for high-quality material supply.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align processes with CMC objectives.
  • Mentor junior scientists to enhance technical skills and compliance.
  • Maintain compliance with GLP/GMP standards and biosafety guidelines.
  • Support laboratory safety and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to boost process reproducibility.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful biotechnology projects in an innovative environment.
  • Potential for career growth within an expanding internal bioprocessing team.
  • Collaboration with experts across multiple disciplines in the company.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in safety and operational techniques.
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Senior Scientist - Cell Culture & Upstream Process Development

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Description

The Senior Scientist - Cell Culture & Upstream Process Development leads internal cell culture and upstream activities supporting recombinant protein production for Ceva's biotechnology programs. Reporting to the Head of Protein Sciences (new role - Charles Packianthan joining April 27, 2026), this position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling robust upstream processes to ensure consistent supply of high-quality materials for research and preclinical studies. The role combines strong technical expertise, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to build Ceva's internal bioprocessing capabilities and strengthen its innovation pipeline.

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Qualifications
• Design, optimize, and scale mammalian cell culture processes for recombinant protein expression.
• Lead day-to-day operations including bioreactor setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, batch records, and process documentation.
• Technology Transfer and Innovation
• Author technical reports, process descriptions, and transfer packages to support internal and external manufacturing.
• Identify and implement new bioreactor technologies, sensors, and media strategies to improve yield and reproducibility.
• Collaboration and Leadership
• Partner closely with Downstream, Analytical, and Quality teams to align upstream processes with overall CMC objectives.
• Mentor and train junior scientists and associates to promote technical excellence and compliance.
• Compliance and Safety
• Maintain adherence to GLP/GMP standards, biosafety guidelines, and internal quality systems.
• Support continuous improvement in laboratory safety and operational efficiency.

About CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain management company. It provides end-to-end design, implementation and operational capabilities in freight forwarding, contract logistics, transportation management and distribution management. CEVA Logistics serves various industries such as automotive, consumer and retail, energy, healthcare, industrial and aerospace. The company operates in over 160 countries and has a workforce of over 58,000 employees.
Learn more about CEVA Logistics
Size
476 employees
Market Cap
$596.3 million
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$2.3 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$100.3 million
NASDAQ
CEVA
* Ladders Estimates

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