Senior Scientist , Media Development

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Senior Scientist I, Cell Culture Media Development

Seattle, WA

Process Sciences

Principal Scientist, Cell Culture Media Development

At Just‑Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. We thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing boundaries. We are on a mission to create a place where curiosity is celebrated.

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Senior Scientist I to lead media optimization projects, manage a small team, and drive technology development for cell culture media. The role requires strategic leadership, experimental design, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Lead media optimization efforts that achieve titer, cell viability, and product quality targets throughout long‑duration upstream processes.
• Oversee the Redmond media development team (1‑2 director reports) and the laboratory.
• Drive technology development and continuous improvement strategic initiatives for cell culture media.
• Represent the Media function on early‑ and late‑stage cross‑functional development teams, influencing project strategy and providing data‑driven recommendations.
• Proactively identify cell‑culture‑associated risks, gaps, and opportunities for platform and molecule‑specific processes.
• Transfer novel media formulations to Manufacturing and support large‑scale GMP media preparation protocols and deviations.
• Design, execute, and analyze complex media screening DoE experiments to improve cell viability and product quality.
• Drive program and platform decisions based on experimental results and implement updates based on emerging data.
• Author novel media formulations and documentation, and transfer to Manufacturing.

• Degree in Biology, Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field with relevant industry experience: B.S. with 10+ years, M.S. with 8+ years, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience managing and coaching 1‑2 scientists.
• Advanced knowledge of cell biology, cell culture media development, and related analytical equipment.
• Preferable experience in perfusion technology, late‑stage process development, and process characterization.
• Statistical design and analysis experience using tools such as JMP, R, or Python.
• Experience with training machine learning models for optimizing high‑dimensional data sets preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas simply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Availability to travel to Seattle for training or experimental support and willingness for minimal weekend work.
• Self‑starter who prioritizes impact, risk, and timelines and thrives in ambiguous, evolving environments.
• Organized collaborator capable of tracking multiple tasks and data.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs.

• Base salary range: $126,000 to $137,000, variable based on skills and market.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible work options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.