Upstream Development Lab, Associate / Sr. Associate Scientist

Role Summary

Upstream Development Lab, Associate / Sr. Associate Scientist contributes hands-on lab operations and bioprocess development to advance animal-health bioprocessing. The role prepares labs and equipment, coordinates shared resources, and communicates clearly, with bench-work supporting bioreactor-based production, product purification, and focused studies that accelerate process and technology development.

Responsibilities

• Support material generations: maintain cell cultures; operate and sample bioreactors; assist with harvest, purification, and polishing.
• Execute targeted bioprocess studies: support lead scientists by running small-scale experiments, sensor/PAT evaluations, basic assay development, and troubleshooting with guidance.
• Make labs run reliably: manage inventory and scheduling; perform safety checks and calibrations; keep documentation clear and current.
• Ready equipment: track status and PMs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure instruments and materials are fit-for-use; maintain visible status labels/logs and communicate updates promptly.
• Document with rigor: complete batch records and ELN entries, update SOPs, and provide concise, action-oriented updates that build trust.
• Coordinate shared resources and schedules: reconcile equipment availability with experiment plans; flag conflicts early; keep teams aligned with clear, visible schedules.
• Build modern tools: stand up simple trackers, dashboards, and templates that improve schedule clarity, reduce stockouts, and increase visibility.
• Contribute to digital/data practices: help connect instruments, improve data capture at the source, and partner on basic data flows.
• Collaborate closely with supervising/lead scientists to align priorities, receive mentorship, and ensure high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering or related field
• BS and 0 years with strong internship/co-op/academic lab experience to 4+ years industry experience
• Or MS and 0 to 2+ years industry experience

Skills

• Strong aseptic technique and hands-on mammalian cell culture; comfort with bench/mid-scale bioreactors; familiarity with chromatography and filtration modalities
• Reliability and trustworthiness: you execute consistently and relay detailed information accurately
• Organization and coordination: you keep many moving parts aligned and close loops proactively
• Familiarity with ELN/LIMS and lab coordination tools; Excel/Sheets fluency; interest in simple automation
• Awareness of cGxP in R&D settings; exposure to tech transfer helpful
• Curiosity about connected labs: networked instruments, basic data architecture concepts, and data integrity

Education

• Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering or related field