Lead Scientist

• Lead cell culture media development programs from concept and feasibility through formulation optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization, as applicable.
• Design, execute, and interpret cell culture experiments using shake flasks, high-throughput systems, and bioreactors; apply sound experimental design, statistical analysis, and data visualization to reach clear technical decisions.
• Develop and optimize media and process strategies for mammalian cell culture, including perfusion processes at laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing-relevant scale.
• Serve as a technical lead on cross-functional project teams, partnering with Product and Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory, Analytical, and other stakeholders to manage technical risk and deliver project outcomes.
• Independently identify and solve complex technical problems, document work in protocols and technical reports, present conclusions and recommendations, and share relevant technical knowledge and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with 6+ years; or a PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience developing mammalian cell culture media, including formulation, preparation, screening, and performance evaluation using shake-flask and/or bioreactor models.
• Hands-on experience with perfusion cell culture at any scale, including experimental design, operation, sampling, data analysis, and interpretation of process performance.
• Proficiency in high-throughput experimentation and assay development, including development or qualification of methods that enable reliable formulation or process decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex datasets using statistical methods or Design of Experiments, and communicate conclusions in technical reports and presentations.

• Perfusion capable ambr250 HT, ambr250 modular, ambr15, or other automated microbioreactor systems, including study setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Leading cross-functional scientific or product development projects from concept through commercialization, including scale-up or technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Cell retention technologies, intensified cell culture, single-use bioreactors, process characterization, Quality by Design, or technology transfer into a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work on-site in a laboratory environment in Logan, Utah.

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