Senior Associate Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design
Evotec
September 01, 2026
On-site
Seattle, WA
Operations
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and related equipment (controllers, pumps, autoclaves); build/autoclave parts/assemblies; perform daily sampling/analytics, cleaning/maintenance, inoculation, run prep, and troubleshooting.
- Perform mammalian cell culture in an aseptic hood (cell passaging, cell banking).
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot bioreactor control systems, software, and analytical equipment; keep lab clean/organized.
- Support/lead platform client early-stage (FIH) or technology development projects; assist on Process Characterization (PC) projects.
- Design, execute, and analyze statistically designed experiments (DOE) with supervision.
- Document results and best practices in ELNs, SOPs, and reports with minimal supervision.
- Work with vendors to develop, order, and troubleshoot prototypes.
- Assist with media/buffer preparation as needed.
- Potential weekend work and on-call for critical runs; other tasks as assigned.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- BS in Engineering/Biochemistry/Biology (or related) with 2+ years industry experience; or MS with 2–4 years.
- Strong attention to detail; organized and able to manage multiple tasks/data.
- Strong writing/documentation; communicate with PMs/experts.
- Self-motivated problem-solver; action-oriented and eager to learn.
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
Pluses (Preferred)
- Aseptic technique; small-scale mammalian cell culture.
- Upstream/downstream bioprocessing equipment, especially perfusion.
- Equipment maintenance/troubleshooting; media/buffer prep.
- DOE/statistical analysis; electronic/paper lab notebooks.
- Data analysis tools (JMP, R, Python); cell biology/fluid dynamics/biotransport; circuit understanding.
- cGMP/clean room experience; physical work/positive attitude.
Application
- Take the leap and apply today.
- Prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and related equipment (controllers, pumps, autoclaves); build/autoclave parts/assemblies; perform daily sampling/analytics, cleaning/maintenance, inoculation, run prep, and troubleshooting.
- Perform mammalian cell culture in an aseptic hood (cell passaging, cell banking).
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot bioreactor control systems, software, and analytical equipment; keep lab clean/organized.
- Support/lead platform client early-stage (FIH) or technology development projects; assist on Process Characterization (PC) projects.
- Design, execute, and analyze statistically designed experiments (DOE) with supervision.
- Document results and best practices in ELNs, SOPs, and reports with minimal supervision.
- Work with vendors to develop, order, and troubleshoot prototypes.
- Assist with media/buffer preparation as needed.
- Potential weekend work and on-call for critical runs; other tasks as assigned.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- BS in Engineering/Biochemistry/Biology (or related) with 2+ years industry experience; or MS with 2–4 years.
- Strong attention to detail; organized and able to manage multiple tasks/data.
- Strong writing/documentation; communicate with PMs/experts.
- Self-motivated problem-solver; action-oriented and eager to learn.
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
Pluses (Preferred)
- Aseptic technique; small-scale mammalian cell culture.
- Upstream/downstream bioprocessing equipment, especially perfusion.
- Equipment maintenance/troubleshooting; media/buffer prep.
- DOE/statistical analysis; electronic/paper lab notebooks.
- Data analysis tools (JMP, R, Python); cell biology/fluid dynamics/biotransport; circuit understanding.
- cGMP/clean room experience; physical work/positive attitude.
Application
- Take the leap and apply today.