Process Development Engineering Senior Scientist

Role and Objectives:

Senior Scientist in Process Development leading cell-based drug process studies for diabetes treatment. Objectives: develop and optimize robust manufacturing processes, lead and train weekend shift team, and support process characterization and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• design experiments, manage pluripotent stem cell culture and bioreactor processes, oversee process robustness studies, document data, analyze results, and collaborate across teams to meet program goals.

Requirements:

• BS in Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology, or related field with 8+ years of industry experience, or MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 2-5 years;
• extensive experience in biologics or cell therapy process development;
• proficient in cell culture (including pluripotent stem cells), bioreactors (stirred tank, Ambr250, etc.), DOE and statistical analysis, and GMP compliance.

Preferred:

• experience with 2D/3D stem cell culture, cell processing devices.

High-Value:

• cell therapy, biologics, process development, GMP, bioprocess engineering, cross-functional collaboration.

Work Setup:

on-site in Boston, MA, with a five-day on-site schedule and ad hoc flexibility; candidate must be enthusiastic about weekend and holiday shifts.