Scientist III, Cell Biology (Hunt Valley, MD) Full-time

Job Title

We are seeking a highly creative scientist with expertise and laboratory experience in cell culture bioprocessing to take a leading role in our internal research efforts. The selected candidate will plan and conduct laboratory studies pertaining to the development of novel cell culture media formulations and processes.

Location

This is an onsite position in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Residency within the area is required; no relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Work as a technical lead for client-facing media design service projects
• Design experimental plans, leads study execution, analyzes experimental data, and writes technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in the design/execution of development project
• Investigate and develop new methods and technologies to improve efficiency of development workflows
• Maintain accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property
• Maintain high level of professional expertise and knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products, review of current scientific literature, and attendance at scientific seminars and meetings
• Present data at scientific conferences (external and internal) and prepares other publications when appropriate
• Interact closely with other internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations and/or Technical Services)
• Frequent technical interactions with outside collaborators through seminars and publications and with customers through teleconferences, site visits, and scientific meetings
• Perform duties independently with only general direction given
• Follow all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures
• Work in a laboratory environment, is required to lift up to 40 lbs, and may need to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
• Work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
• Work flexible hours as needed to accommodate communication with international clients
• Potentially required to perform other related duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements / Education

The minimum qualifications (must have) include:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Ph.D. degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or other related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture
• Understanding of scientific principles associated with bioprocessing workflows
• Competence in data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and make informed decisions based on data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Proven track record to efficiently evaluate and adapt to changing project priorities

The preferred qualifications (nice to have) include:

• Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development.
• Understanding of statistical design of experiments (DOE)
• Understanding of chemical, biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO, HEK293, NS0)
• Experience with cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero, MRC-5, BHK)
• Familiarity with the operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scale-up of bioreactor and mixing systems
• Experience with high-throughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $92,000.00–$115,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount