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Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.\nYour Role:\nThe Sr. Research Associate in Process Development - Upstream will develop and optimize scalable cell culture processes and transfer the process to Avid Manufacturing. In addition, the Sr. Research Associate will maintain production equipment and will research and implement new methods and technologies to enhance process operation and supervise junior staff. Applies established platform approaches and utilizes problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges.\nKey Responsibilities:\nResponsible for mammalian cell culture process development and optimization including, but not limited to, recombinant protein production, cell adaptation to suspension or serum-free conditions, media/feed screening comparing growth and productivity in various media, growing and maintaining cells in shake flasks, wave and stirred tank bioreactors. Responsibilities also include seed train development, production bioreactor inoculation, maintenance, sampling, and feeding, and cell culture harvest/clarification.\nWork with many different kinds of mammalian cell lines (CHO-GS, CHO-DG44, CHO-M, CHO-S, NSO, HEK, etc) utilizing aseptic techniques, and apply a good understanding of the effect of general metabolic pathways (nutrient usage, expression system, etc.) physical (morphology, pH, osmolality, etc.) as well as mechanical (agitation speeds, oxygen and pH control, etc.) parameters on cell growth and recombinant protein production.\nPreparation of various cell culture media and feed formulations from scratch.\nOperate, troubleshoot, and maintain cell culture equipment such as bioreactors and analyzers. \nScale up and tech transfer cell culture and harvest processes to the Manufacturing department.\nProvide technical support with cell culture solutions to Process Development and Manufacturing teams.\nLead studies to optimize/develop cell culture conditions/processes and be the scientific lead on client projects.\nAnalyze growth, production and nutrient usage data, create data spreadsheets and graphs in Excel or JMP, document data and findings for traceability and regulatory requirements, write technical and summary reports, generate slide decks, and lastly, communicate findings and participate in scientific discussions within the group and with clients. \nRecommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.\nSupervise and train junior cell culture team members.\nWork with minimal supervision on projects of moderate to complex scope.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nThis position requires a bachelor’s degree in the biological or physical sciences with a minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles. \nProficiency in the use of scientific laboratory techniques, equipment and materials is required.\nExperience in process validation and responsibilities include process validation studies is also required.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nThis role is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor.Any scientific member can expect to work overtime, including during the weekends and holidays.\n\nCompensation:\nWe offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.\nThe compensation range for this role is $72,800 - $91,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. 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However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. 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