Technical Development Scientist

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Technical Development Scientist II in South San Francisco, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Technical Development Scientist II:

Perform transient transfections in CHO and HEK293 cells in scales 1mL to 25L to support pipeline productions adhering to established protocols

Maintain seed train cell cultures in bioreactors and shake flasks

Operate liquid handlers - Tecan and Hamilton for automated processes

Operate wave bag reactors for productions and cell maintenance

Maintain and troubleshoot key cell culture instruments such as Vi-Cell, Nova Flex2, Nova Flex, Cedex and bioreactors

What we are looking for in a Technical Development Scientist II:

PhD (with 0-2yrs relevant experience) in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields

Suspension adapted mammalian cell culture (CHO and/or HEK293)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have strong collaborative skills.

State-of-the-art transient and stable protein expression experience

Relevant bioreactor experience

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Expense reimbursement

Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$99,000 - $120,000 (Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.