Evotec
Principal Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design
Redmond · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$154k-$174kDetected 30 days ago
SparkRoboticsGMPCell CultureCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- If you're excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit.
- It's a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.
- As a Principal Scientist, you will oversee early and late-stage bioreactor process development supporting end-to-end continuous bioprocessing.
Responsibilities
- Lead a diverse group of scientists responsible for the development of early and late-stage upstream perfusion and intensified processes for biotherapeutics manufacturing utilizing statistical approaches such as Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Lead Upstream Process Characterization (PC) and support Process Validation (PV) efforts for late-stage programs in collaboration with other functional areas.
- Serve as an early-stage Project Team Lead (PTL) to execute client projects that involve other functional areas within CMC.
- Prepare essential documentation to support tech transfers, GMP activities, and relevant regulatory submissions for clinical development and commercialization.
- Drive technology development for process intensification and continuous manufacturing to reduce manufacturing costs and footprint through improvements in culture productivity, control of product quality, and data management.
- Inclusive Culture: We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.
- We can't wait to see where your curiosity leads you-and how it will shape the future of Just-Evotec.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 15+ years of experience or Ph.D. in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 9+ years of experience.
- Prior experience with CMC sections authoring for regulatory filings.
- Experience with commercial process development, process characterization, and validation.
Nice to have
- Experience analyzing data in tools such as JMP, R, or Python.
- General understanding of cell biology, fluid dynamics, and biotransport as well as knowledge in other functional areas (downstream purification and analytical sciences).
- Familiarity with cGMP or clean room setting.
- The role is non-GMP but knowledge of GMP is helpful for successful process tech transfer activities.
- Whether it's professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we'll help you grow.
- Innovative Projects: You'll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.
- A Place for Big Ideas: We don't just talk about thinking outside the box-we throw the box away.
- If you've got ideas, we want to hear them.
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $154,000 to $174,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual's skills, experience and competitive market value.
Benefits
- Growth Opportunities: We're a company that believes in continuous learning and development.
Company info
- At Just-Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success.
- As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
- We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it's celebrated.
- Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!
- We're looking for a passionate and curious Principal Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design to join our team in our mission to expand access to biotherapeutics.
- In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.
- As a Principal Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design at Just-Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward to create robust biotherapeutics manufacturing process.
- Serve as a cell culture and bioreactor process Subject Matter Expert (SME) for large-scale GMP manufacturing process scale up.
- Clearly and effectively communicate scientific information to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Author relevant SOPs and internal playbook enabling continuous improvement of company strategies and workflows.
- Train, mentor, and supervise staff and interns.
- Who You Are:
- Expert in bioreactor operation and perfusion technology development.
- Expertise in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
- Experience with high throughput cell culture (e.g. HT assays, robotics such as Ambr systems, lab automation, or multi-omic data) is a plus.
- We're a company that believes in continuous learning and development.
- We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
This listing is sourced directly from Evotec's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.