Upstream Scientist

Global Life Science Hub is thrilled to partner with a biologics powerhouse on the brink of exponential growth! With 2 commercial products already on the market and a third approval expected any day, they’re expanding and renovating their New Jersey facility to scale up production from 50L to 2000L.

We’re kicking things off by hiring 3x dynamic Upstream Manufacturing Scientists to lead mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations. You’ll be at the forefront of recombinant protein production in a cGMP environment, playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s next phase of growth.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize bioreactor performance and scale-up procedures to meet production goals and maintain product quality.
• Develop and refine operating equipment specifications and implement improvements to upstream manufacturing techniques.
•  Work collaboratively with a team of manufacturing associates and engineers to execute upstream batches efficiently.
•  Establish and refine operating equipment specifications to enhance manufacturing techniques.
• Interpret and communicate instructions in various formats (written, verbal, diagrammatic) to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Follow GMP guidelines and lead efforts to maintain environmental health and safety policies in the manufacturing area.
• Review executed manufacturing and packaging batch records along with supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate investigations and corrective actions for any issues identified during the batch execution process.
• Perform additional functions as required to support team objectives and compliance with all company policies and standards.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, biological, or biochemical sciences with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical sector.
• Proficiency in independently planning, executing, analyzing, and documenting all phases of process development.
• Strong foundational knowledge and expertise necessary to manage engineering and clinical batches.
• Previous experience in GMP and aseptic manufacturing settings.
• Familiarity with single-use manufacturing consumables, including bags, tube sets, columns, and process manifolds.
• Apply

Global Life Science Hub is a specialized Life Science headhunting firm. We place professionals across the United States and Europe for various Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and CDMO companies, ranging from small start-ups to large global organizations.

If you’re interested, please apply below. If this position doesn’t suit you, visit our website for more vacancies – www.glshub.com