Scientist, Process Development

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada's largest biotechnology company, is seeking a Scientist to join the Process Development (PAD) Biologics Upstream team. The role supports both cGMP and research-use-only manufacturing and focuses on optimizing and scaling innovative protein production processes.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead technical aspects of departmental and cross‑functional projects, including planning, goal setting, and execution.
• Lead and execute development batches—design, risk assessment, development, and transfer of safe, efficient, and robust processes.
• Analyze experimental data, draw clear conclusions, present findings to cross‑functional teams, and develop and transfer SOPs into manufacturing.
• Lead and participate in non‑conformance root‑cause investigations, supporting the execution of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate internally by mentoring and training team members and externally by managing communications with vendors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies; prepare technical reports and chair technical meetings.

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding and practical expertise in upstream protein production process development, including optimization and scale‑up using mammalian cell lines.
• Hands‑on experience with lab‑scale and pilot‑scale bioreactors; high‑throughput experimentation and micro‑bioreactor experience considered an asset.
• Experience with process scale‑up/down models and concepts, Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical methods, and Quality by Design (QbD) principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability, including supervisory experience, ability to train colleagues, familiarity with industry best practices, and the ability to manage shifting project priorities.

Salary Range: $81,700.00 – $ per year, based on experience, education, and job‑related skills.

In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and other benefits.

STEMCELL Technologies is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We maintain a zero‑tolerance policy for all forms of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job‑related factors.