Senior Cell Culture Scientist - New Product Development & Optimization (NPD&O)

Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead Upstream Process Development: Design, develop, and optimize robust cell culture and upstream bioprocesses, including strain improvement, media optimization, and process scalability. 2. Technology Transfer: Facilitate smooth transfer of developed upstream processes from R&D to production, ensuring reproducibility, documentation accuracy, and performance validation. 3. Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Continuously analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot upstream processes to improve yield, reduce cost, and enhance process robustness and consistency. 4. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with downstream, analytical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless process integration and technology transfer. 5. Project Leadership: Serve as a technical lead on cross-functional development teams, managing timelines, deliverables, and scientific strategy for upstream development. 6. Upstream Process Management: Facilitateupstream production operations including lab-scale, pilot-scale, and commercial-scale cell culture, ensuring alignment with GMP, quality, and safety standards. 7. Resource & Budget Management: Oversee planning and utilization of equipment, consumables, and manpower in upstream operations and R&D; assist in budget planning and cost control. 8. Documentation Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with internal SOPs, Quality Management System (QMS), and Quality Objectives; maintain accurate records including batch records, development reports, and validation documents. 9. Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates and presentations to senior management on project progress, production metrics, and technical issues; contribute to scientific publications and intellectual property generation where applicable. 10. Additional- Performing other assigned duties within and outside of department.

Minimum Qualifications: 1.M.S, in Biology or a related science field. 2.Previous experience within a Research laboratory setting. 3.Computer skills in Word and Excel. 4.Problem solving skills, ability to work independently, and detail oriented.