Upstream Bioprocess Associate Immediate need for a talented Upstream Bioprocess Associate. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Foster City, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Pay Range:
$40/hr - $54/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare media, buffers, and reagents; set up equipment; and support post-run teardown and cleaning.
- Execute routine upstream activities, including daily bioreactor sampling, feeding, and end-to-end run support.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in SOPs, Benchling batch records, run summaries, deviations, observations, and change notes.
- Troubleshoot issues during pilot runs and help maintain equipment, inventory, analytical support, and overall lab readiness.
- Support technology transfers, monitor process performance, and communicate clear data summaries and conclusions.
- Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- Hands-on upstream cell culture experience at bench, pilot, or manufacturing scale (e.g., shake flasks, bioreactors, media and buffer preparation).Clear technical writing and documentation habits (e.g., SOPs, batch records, run summaries), plus confidence presenting data and conclusions.
An organized, collaborative, solutions-focused approach in a schedule-driven environment, with a strong commitment to safety and data integrity.4+ years of relevant industry experience with an AA/AS degree, or 2+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
Strongly Preferred: Pilot lab, pilot plant, or pilot-scale bioprocess experience, including WAVE systems or single-use bioreactors.
Nice to Have:
End-to-end upstream process execution across multiple unit operations. Technology transfer, manufacturing support, or GMP/GMP-adjacent work.
