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 the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn’t just encouraged, it’s celebrated.

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Senior Scientist I to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As an Senior Scientist I at Just‑Evotec, you’ll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

• 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 Redmond media development laboratory.
• Drive technology development and continuous improvement strategic initiatives for cell culture media.
• Serve as a technical leader who represents the Media function on early‑ and late‑stage cross‑functional development teams to influence cross‑functional project strategy and offer clear, data driven recommendations.
• Proactively identify cell culture‑associated risks, gaps, and opportunities for platform and molecule‑specific processes to drive alignment on solutions.
• Transfer novel media formulations to Manufacturing, support large‑scale GMP media preparation protocols and deviations.
• Oversee design, execution, and analysis of complex media screening DoE experiments to identify media additives that can improve cell viability, and product quality targets throughout long‑duration upstream processes.
• Drive program and platform decisions based on experimental results and implement strategic updates based on emerging data and shifting priorities.
• Author novel media formulations and documentation, transfer to Manufacturing, and support large‑scale GMP media preparation protocols and deviations.

• An enthusiastic problem solver with a Degree in Biology, Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field with relevant industry relevant experience (B.S with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, MS with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.)
• A scientific mentor with experience managing and coaching 1‑2 scientists.
• A subject matter expert with advanced knowledge of cell biology, cell culture media development, and related analytical equipment. Perfusion technology experience and late‑stage process development/process characterization is preferred.
• A scientist with 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.
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to share complex ideas in a simple, relatable way.
• Someone with experience in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Someone with availability to travel to Seattle for training or experimental support when needed and availability for minimal weekend experimental work as necessary.
• A self‑starter who takes initiative to build technology development strategy, translates goals into clear experimental roadmaps, and prioritizes based on impact, risk, and timelines.
• Someone comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in complex situations where priorities and experimental direction may evolve based on data or program needs and adjusts plans quickly while maintaining scientific rigor.
• An organized collaborator who excels in keeping track of multiple tasks and data.
• Someone with the ability to safely lift and handle…