Scientist _ Cell Line Development
Job in
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94409, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
dawarconsulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotech Research, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A world leader in Biotechnology and Pharma, is seeking a “Scientist - Cell Line Development” at Foster City, CA. Job Duration:
Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension) Pay Rate : $47 - 48/hr on W2 Company Benefits:
Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K
We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Cell Line Development (CLD) Scientist to join the Cell Line Development group at our Foster City facility. The role will support cell line development programs for a growing biologics pipeline, with hands-on responsibility across mammalian cell culture, CHO cell line generation, clone selection, and process development activities.
Key Responsibilities- Execute end-to-end CHO Cell Line Development activities, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, and cell line maintenance.
- Perform shake-flask and fed-batch experiments, including bench-scale bioreactor studies.
- Independently execute experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, and document results.
- Support automation and high-throughput technologies for clone generation, selection, and workflow optimization.
- Collaborate with Cell Culture, Analytical Development, Pilot Plant, and other cross-functional teams.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and communicate experimental results and recommendations.
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience in mammalian/CHO cell culture and Cell Line Development.
- Experience with transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening/selection, cell banking, cell counting, and shake-flask operations.
- Experience supporting cell line development programs within a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
- Strong understanding of CLD workflows, experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Bench-scale bioreactors
- Automated liquid handling systems
- High-throughput screening and CLD automation
- Fed-batch culture and process optimization
- Experience with biologics/monoclonal antibody development
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