CareerPlan

Senior Scientist, Downstream Process Development R&D

United States - Washington – BothellFull-time$94k–$156k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Design and execute small-scale downstream process development studies for recovery and purification of recombinant proteins expressed in mammalian cell culture.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Downstream Process Development R&D

Builds

Robust, efficient, and scalable downstream strategies for early- and late-phase clinical programs

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Bioprocess Engineering

Required skills

recombinant protein downstream process development, protein chemistry, protein analytics, technology transfer, bioprocess manufacturing, experimental design, data interpretation, technical documentation, AI tool usage

Preferred skills

mammalian and microbial/yeast expression systems, pilot-scale manufacturing transfer, process validation, statistical experimental design, biologics drug development lifecycle

Technologies

ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, data acquisition systems, process control systems

Responsibilities

Design and execute small-scale downstream process development studies; Analyze experimental data to refine hypotheses for recovery and purification; Contribute to process characterization, validation strategies, and regulatory filings; Author technical reports and present results to cross-functional teams; Identify opportunities for operational efficiency; Support change initiatives for business infrastructure and technologies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC