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Process Development Scientist

ACL Digital

Title: Biologics Pilot Lab Process Associate II/ Associate Scientist

Location: Foster City, CA

Duration: 09 months

Selected responsibilities include:

Hands-on execution of bioprocess unit operations (media preparation, seed train, WAVE and 100-500L SUB cultures) in a pilot environment (schedule-driven runs).

Strong documentation and GxP habits (batch records/run summaries, deviations/observations, change notes).

Run execution under tight timelines; ability to support run schedules/weekend coverage.

Troubleshooting in real time during pilot runs.

Working from SOPs/Benchling batch records; capturing deviations/observations; maintaining readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operational

Prepare media/buffers/reagents; set up equipment; post-run teardown and cleaning.

Maintain laboratory readiness, including equipment maintenance, analytical instrument upkeep, consumable inventory management, and general lab support.

Support upstream operations to ensure seamless end-to-end process execution.

Participate in tech transfer activities to support bringing new projects into the Pilot Lab

Monitor process and performance data; prepare clear summaries of findings as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Familiarity or working experience in pilot lab/plant operations for biologics in a Pilot Lab facility.

Familiarity or working experience with Pilot-scale bioprocess equipment

Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and documentation skills.

Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and in a dynamic environment.

Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with scientific problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience executing upstream processes end-to-end (not only individual unit ops).

Experience in a pilot plant /manufacturing support /tech transfer / GMP-adjacent environment.

Comfortable working from controlled documentation (SOPs, batch records, run sheets).

Ability to support weekend/extended-hour coverage during runs.

Familiarity with Process Development and/or GxP, technology transfer, plant operations, and bioprocess scaleup principles.

Education

AA/AS degree with >2 years of relevant industry experience (purification/DSP techniques), or

BS/BE in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline with 0-2 year of relevant experience.

This position offers $40-$43/hr on W2

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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