Minimum B.S. in science, bioscience, engineering, or bioengineering.
B.S. with >12 years, M.S. with >10 years, or Ph.D. with >4 years of relevant experience.
Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.
Experience in complex problem-solving and independent judgment.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly CHO and HEK293 cell lines.
Expertise in designing and analyzing mammalian culture media development.
Responsibilities
Drive innovation by challenging conventional approaches and identifying novel solutions.
Maintain a hands-on laboratory presence to execute experiments and mentor other scientists.
Manage timelines and priorities across multiple projects to align with business objectives.
Communicate project progress, technical findings, and resource needs to management and teams.
Prepare technical reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
Apply scientific expertise to solve complex technical problems and advance project goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
Life Insurance.
401k retirement plan.
Paid Time Off.
Full Job Description
Position Overview
We are hiring a Senior Scientist II. The Senior Scientist II will be responsible for all activities relating to new product development, technical product support and applications, and process development.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Drive innovation through creative problem-solving, challenging conventional approaches, and identifying novel solutions to advance media development, cell culture performance, and product applications.
Maintain a hands-on laboratory presence to execute experiments and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other scientists.
Manage timelines and priorities across multiple projects to ensure alignment with business objectives and critical milestones.
Effectively communicate project progress, technical findings, risks, and resource needs to management and cross-functional teams.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific communications for internal and external audiences.
Apply scientific expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical problems and advance project objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Business Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure successful project outcomes.
Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Continuously expand technical expertise through scientific literature review, professional development, and participation in relevant conferences and training opportunities.
Design, execute, and analyze cell culture experiments to support cell biology research, media development, and product development initiatives.
Develop experimental strategies and study plans for the development and optimization of products and applications supporting the bioproduction and gene therapy markets.
Culture and maintain a variety of mammalian cell lines in both adherent and suspension systems. Experience with CHO and/or HEK293 cell culture is highly desirable.
Apply statistical methodologies, modeling techniques, and Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches to optimize media formulations, cell culture processes, and product performance.
Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical software and data analysis tools such as Design-Expert, GraphPad Prism, Excel, or equivalent platforms.
Troubleshoot experimental, process, and equipment-related issues independently and develop innovative solutions, methods, and technologies.
Serve as a subject matter expert in cell culture media development and formulation, providing technical leadership and support to internal R&D teams and stakeholders.
Develop new product applications and process solutions based on customer needs, market trends, and scientific insights.
Support product launches and commercial activities through technical presentations, publications, application notes, customer collaborations, and participation in scientific conferences.
Contribute to the development of the product and technology strategies, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth in key market segments.
Required Skills/Education:
Minimum B.S. in a science, bioscience, engineering or bioengineering field.
B.S. in a science, bioscience, engineering or bioengineering field with >12 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with >10 years of relevant work experience or Ph.D. with >4 years of relevant working experience.
Effective communication skills with external and internal customers
Able to build strong relationships
Experience managing cross-functional projects
Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature
Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan
Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments
Mammalian cell culture experience.
Experience designing, running, and analyzing data from mammalian culture media development and optimization. Experience with process development to optimize parameters for bioreactors.
Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Salary and Benefits:
For California, the base salary range for this position is $106,000- $130,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
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About Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc
Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc is a subsidiary of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, a Japanese multinational conglomerate that specializes in imaging and photography. Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc is responsible for the manufacturing of photographic paper, film, and other imaging products in the United States. The company was established in 1988 and has its headquarters in Valhalla, New York. Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Fujifilm North America Corporation.
