Biologics Pilot Lab Process Associate II/ Associate Scientist

Biologics Pilot Lab Process Associate II/ Associate Scientist#26-20079 $38.64-$43.64 per hour Foster City, CA Onsite Job Description Our client, a Biopharmaceutical company, is looking for a Biologics Pilot Lab Process Associate II/ Associate Scientist for their Foster City, CA location.

Responsibilities:

Run execution under tight timelines; ability to support run schedules/weekend coverage. Troubleshooting in real time during pilot runs. Prepare cell culture media and buffers independently and flawlessly. Support execution of bioprocess operations with minimal oversight. Working from SOPs/Benchling batch records; capturing deviations/observations; maintaining readiness. You will join a team of seven scientists responsible for producing pilot-scale biological products that support biologics programs, trouble shooting and improving processes. The team implements new technologies to enhance operational capability, capacity, and efficiency across the site. Technical & Operational Prepare media/buffers/reagents; set up equipment; post-run teardown and cleaning. Maintain laboratory readiness, including equipment maintenance, analytical instrument upkeep, consumable inventory management, and general lab support. Support upstream operations to ensure seamless end-to-end process execution. Participate in tech transfer activities to support bringing new projects into the Pilot Lab Monitor process and performance data; prepare clear summaries of findings as appropriate.

Communication & Collaboration:

Organize and present data, results, and conclusions in group meetings/discussions. Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to colleagues at varying levels. Work with a team-oriented, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset. Maintain a strong safety focus in all laboratories and pilot operations.

Requirements:

Familiarity or working experience in pilot lab/plant operations for biologics in a Pilot Lab facility. Familiarity or working experience with Pilot-scale bioprocess equipment Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and in a dynamic environment. Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with scientific problem solving. Experience executing upstream processes end-to-end (not only individual unit ops). Experience in a pilot plant /manufacturing support /tech transfer / GMP-adjacent environment. Comfortable working from controlled documentation (SOPs, batch records, run sheets). Familiarity with Process Development and/or GxP, technology transfer, plant operations, and bioprocess scaleup principles. AA/AS degree with >2 years of relevant industry experience (purification/DSP techniques), or BS/BE in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline with 0-2 year of relevant experience. Hands-on execution of bioprocess unit operations (media preparation, seed train, WAVE and 100-500L SUB cultures) in a pilot environment (schedule-driven runs). Strong documentation and GxP habits (batch records/run summaries, deviations/observations, change notes).