Lead Biotechnologist (Upstream)
Core
Leads upstream biotechnologist operations for biologics production, managing inoculation, cell culture, and recovery processes while ensuring cGMP compliance and shift team performance.
Role type
Senior IC biotechnologist (upstream)
Builds
Biologics parts, components, and final materials
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Required skills
Upstream process execution (inoculation, cell culture, recovery), cGMP compliance, batch documentation, shift leadership, troubleshooting, process improvement, regulatory audit preparation, team coaching
Preferred skills
Experience with LIMS, SAP, DeltaV, POMSnet, automated control systems, process hazard analysis (PHA), demand work order initiation
Technologies
LIMS, SAP, DeltaV, POMSnet, automated control systems
Responsibilities
Execute validated manufacturing programs for upstream operations; lead shift team and troubleshoot production issues; ensure accurate batch documentation and audit readiness; coach and train biotechnologists; participate in safety risk assessments and process hazard analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with shift leadership