Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for an “Associate Scientist - Upstream Bioprocess” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $54.50/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Hands-on upstream bioprocess professional supporting pilot-scale biologics development. Execute cell culture processes, troubleshoot real-time process issues, support technology transfers, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced pilot lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute upstream cell culture processes using shake flasks, WAVE systems, and 100L/500L single-use bioreactors.
  
• Prepare media, buffers, and reagents; set up equipment and support post-run teardown/cleaning.
  
• Perform bioreactor sampling, feeding, and end-to-end run support.
  
• Troubleshoot pilot runs and support equipment, inventory, analytical activities, and lab readiness.
  
• Maintain accurate SOPs, Benchling batch records, run summaries, deviations, and change notes.
  
• Support technology transfers, monitor process performance, and summarize data/results.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement and biologics development programs.
  

Qualifications

• Hands-on upstream cell culture/bioprocessing experience at bench, pilot, or manufacturing scale.
  
• Experience with bioreactors, media/buffer preparation, and process execution.
  
• Strong technical documentation and data communication skills.
  
• Organized, collaborative, safety-focused, and comfortable in a schedule-driven environment.
  

Preferred

• Pilot-scale bioprocess experience, especially WAVE systems or single-use bioreactors.
  
• Technology transfer, manufacturing support, or GMP/GMP-adjacent experience.
  
• Experience across multiple upstream unit operations.
  

Education

• AA/AS + 4+ years relevant industry experience, OR
  
• BS/BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field + 2+ years relevant experience.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com