Scientist, Process Development Early Phase

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Join us as a Scientist, Process Development Early Phase
, where you'll harness scientific and engineering concepts to drive biologics production with mammalian and other cells. Your role extends beyond the lab bench, encompassing support for cell culture and other technologies, participation in process scale-up, optimization, technology transfer, and validation efforts. You'll be an integral part of both client and internal programs, conducting impactful technical investigations while staying at the forefront of state-of-the-art principles and theories across various scientific disciplines, all while contributing to scientific literature.

Make your mark in the world of cutting-edge science and innovation.

• Cultivate mammalian and other cell lines for biologics production using various bioreactor systems and cell culture techniques, ensuring strict aseptic conditions.
• Support activities related to cell line development, including evaluation of cell performance and implementation of strategies to optimize productivity and stability.
• Contribute to formulation development experiments, assisting in the design and execution of studies to assess product stability, compatibility, and delivery.
• Conceive and execute well-designed experiments, meticulously analyze results, and derive meaningful insights.
• Actively engage in supporting both client and internal programs, contributing your expertise to drive successful outcomes.
• Excel in troubleshooting upstream process issues, proactively brainstorming innovative solutions to overcome upstream challenges.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating and troubleshooting essential process equipment, while also pioneering methods and procedures for novel assignments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data and findings to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance, while regularly updating management on project status and progress.
• Exhibit strong technical writing skills, creating detailed technical protocols, Process Development reports, guides, SOPs, and other essential documents.
• Prioritize safety by adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures, promptly reporting any unsafe activities, actively participating in collaborative team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, and flexibly performing additional duties as assigned.
• Provide valuable guidance and mentorship to Associate Scientists and Laboratory Assistants, fostering their growth and development.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology, or an equivalent scientific field, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills.
• 3+ years of relevant and hands-on experience in protein, or large molecule production.
• Hands-on experience with various mammalian and other cell lines, adherent and suspension cultures, all executed with stringent aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in working with bioreactors for suspension cultures, showcasing practical expertise in this area.
• Proficiency in working with multi-layer vessels for adherent cultures, demonstrating hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with microcarriers is desired and will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and cGMP compliance in bioprocess development.

This role is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. The employee must also, if instructed, have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $101,300 to $125,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we…