Scientist _ Cell Line Development

A world leader in Biotechnology and Pharma, is seeking a “Scientist - Cell Line Development” at Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $47 - 48/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Cell Line Development (CLD) Scientist to join the Cell Line Development group at our Foster City facility. The role will support cell line development programs for a growing biologics pipeline, with hands-on responsibility across mammalian cell culture, CHO cell line generation, clone selection, and process development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end CHO Cell Line Development activities, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, and cell line maintenance.
  
• Perform shake-flask and fed-batch experiments, including bench-scale bioreactor studies.
  
• Independently execute experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, and document results.
  
• Support automation and high-throughput technologies for clone generation, selection, and workflow optimization.
  
• Collaborate with Cell Culture, Analytical Development, Pilot Plant, and other cross-functional teams.
  
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and communicate experimental results and recommendations.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
  
• Extensive hands-on experience in mammalian/CHO cell culture and Cell Line Development.
  
• Experience with transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening/selection, cell banking, cell counting, and shake-flask operations.
  
• Experience supporting cell line development programs within a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
  
• Strong understanding of CLD workflows, experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
  
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Bench-scale bioreactors
  
• Automated liquid handling systems
  
• High-throughput screening and CLD automation
  
• Fed-batch culture and process optimization
  
• Experience with biologics/monoclonal antibody development
  

Please respond with your updated resume and contact information to hr@dawarconsulting.com/kavitha@dawarconsulting.com .