USP Manufacturing Scientist in Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

The Upstream Manufacturing Scientist is responsible for supporting mammalian cell culture processes and producing recombinant proteins for biosimilars. This role involves executing cell culture batches ranging from 50L to 1000L in a cGMP-compliant environment and requires expertise in bioreactor operations, cell biology, and technical documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute upstream processes, including cell culture and bioreactor operations at various scales.
• Collaborate with manufacturing associates and engineers to ensure engineering and clinical batches are completed on schedule.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing techniques while maintaining equipment specifications.
• Collect and analyze operational data to make real-time adjustments to processes or equipment.
• Adhere to GMP protocols and environmental health and safety standards in...