Sr. Scientist II - Mammalian Cell Culture Development

We are hiring a Senior Scientist II. The Senior Scientist II will be responsible for all activities relating to new product development, technical product support and applications, and process development.

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit:

Responsibilities:

• Drive innovation through creative problem-solving, challenging conventional approaches, and identifying novel solutions to advance media development, cell culture performance, and product applications.
• Maintain a hands-on laboratory presence to execute experiments and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other scientists.
• Manage timelines and priorities across multiple projects to ensure alignment with business objectives and critical milestones.
• Effectively communicate project progress, technical findings, risks, and resource needs to management and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific communications for internal and external audiences.
• Apply scientific expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical problems and advance project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Business Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Continuously expand technical expertise through scientific literature review, professional development, and participation in relevant conferences and training opportunities.
• Design, execute, and analyze cell culture experiments to support cell biology research, media development, and product development initiatives.
• Develop experimental strategies and study plans for the development and optimization of products and applications supporting the bioproduction and gene therapy markets.
• Culture and maintain a variety of mammalian cell lines in both adherent and suspension systems.
  
  Experience with CHO and/or HEK
  293 cell culture is highly desirable.
• Apply statistical methodologies, modeling techniques, and Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches to optimize media formulations, cell culture processes, and product performance.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical software and data analysis tools such as Design-Expert, Graph Pad Prism, Excel, or equivalent platforms.
• Troubleshoot experimental, process, and equipment-related issues independently and…