CareerPlan

Technical Development Principal Scientist / Engineer

South San Francisco, USFull-time$121k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop scalable, robust, and efficient microbial (E. coli) processes for biologics production and support CMC project deliverables.

Role type

Principal Scientist / Engineer (Bioprocess Development)

Builds

Microbial process pipelines for biologics

Domain

Biopharma / Cell Culture and Bioprocess Operations

Required skills

Microbial process development, E. coli process characterization, validation, regulatory filing authoring, cross-functional collaboration, project management, media development

Preferred skills

Biopharma industry experience, AI-based tools for process optimization, microbial media development

Technologies

E. coli, CMC, regulatory filings

Responsibilities

Develop scalable microbial processes, represent function on cross-functional teams, stay informed on industry trends, collaborate with research/manufacturing/quality/regulatory, author regulatory filings, advocate for new technology implementation

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence