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Associate Scientist, Engineering

Rahway, NJ · On-site

$71K - $113K/yr

Support cell culture process development, process characterization and regulatory filing activities to ensure a smooth and clear path to successful PPQs and BLAs for the company's pipeline.

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How much do cell culture process development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for cell culture process development in the United States is $33.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $41.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cell Culture Process Development vs Cell Culture Manufacturing Associate?

AspectCell Culture Process DevelopmentCell Culture Manufacturing Associate
Primary FocusDesigning and optimizing cell culture processes for product developmentExecuting established cell culture procedures for production
Skills & CredentialsScientific expertise, process development experience, often a degree in biotech or related fieldTechnical skills in manufacturing, GMP compliance, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratory and R&D settingsManufacturing floors and production facilities
Industry UsageBiotech, pharmaceutical R&DBiotech, pharmaceutical manufacturing

Cell Culture Process Development professionals focus on creating and refining cell culture methods to ensure scalable, efficient processes. In contrast, Cell Culture Manufacturing Associates execute these processes in production settings to manufacture products at scale. Both roles require related skills and work within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, but their responsibilities differ from development to manufacturing execution.

What is cell culture process development?

Cell culture process development is the optimization and scaling of laboratory techniques used to grow cells under controlled conditions, typically for the production of biological products like vaccines, antibodies, or therapeutic proteins. This field involves designing and refining protocols for cell line selection, media formulation, bioreactor operation, and quality control. The goal is to achieve high yields, consistency, and product quality while meeting regulatory standards. Professionals in this area work closely with research scientists, engineers, and quality assurance teams to transition processes from the lab bench to large-scale manufacturing.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in cell culture process development, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in cell culture process development often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent cell growth, scaling processes from laboratory to production scale, and ensuring contamination-free environments. Addressing these issues requires strong attention to detail, rigorous adherence to standard operating procedures, and proactive troubleshooting skills. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as quality assurance and analytical development, is also essential to optimize processes and resolve technical issues swiftly. Continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies can further help in overcoming these challenges and advancing in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Cell Culture Process Development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Cell Culture Process Development, you typically need a background in biology, biotechnology, or chemical engineering, with hands-on experience in aseptic techniques and cell culture methodologies. Familiarity with bioreactors, cell counting equipment, and statistical analysis software, as well as certifications such as cGMP training, are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork help professionals excel in optimizing and troubleshooting cell culture processes. These competencies are crucial to ensure high-yield, consistent, and safe production of biologics or therapeutic compounds.
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Infographic showing various Cell Culture Process Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,060 per year, or $33.7 per hour.

Associate Director, Bioreactor Process Design

Evotecgroup

Redmond, WA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director, Bioreactor Process Design

Location: Redmond, WA
Reports To: Director, Process Sciences

About Us:

At Just-Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it's celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper?#BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role:

We're seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking team member who is passionate about expanding worldwide access to biotherapeutics through the advancement of continuous bioprocessing technology and mammalian cell culture processes.

This person will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team to support upstream process development at the bench and pilot scale for the advancement of low-cost biotherapeutics manufacturing.This position will oversee upstream process optimization, technology transfer, and process characterization for hybrid and end-to-end continuous processes.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and efficient in completing hands-on laboratory tasks, and experience with bioreactor equipment operation and maintenance, lab management, and organizing workspace and tasks are required.The ideal candidate will have strong scientific group management and leadership skills as well as a proven track record of a deep understanding of upstream process development for clinical and commercial therapeutic proteins. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as well as experience in client and multi-site communication. Finally, the ideal candidate is curious, creative, engaged, and the type who works well independently and in teams while constantly looking for ways to advance scientific processes and improve technology.

What You'll Do:

  • Leading a mammalian cell culture department with a diverse group of scientists encompassing all aspects of upstream process development, characterization, and validation as well as technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing for continuous processes.

  • Leading highly complex projects and investigations by integrating deep knowledge of upstream process development and broad knowledge of project work with knowledge of multiple functional areas.

  • Collaborating across the organization to accelerate clinical development timelines while reducing development costs.

  • Driving technology development for process intensification and continuous manufacturing to reduce manufacturing costs and footprint through improvements in cell culture productivity, control of product quality, and data management while working with vendors and external partners as well as influencing the biologics industry.

  • Serving as a Project Team Lead within the process development organization to execute on client projects that involve multiple functional areas and the full range of regulatory stages.

  • Serving as an internal technical resource for cGMP manufacturing and Process Design as well as a resource and subject matter expert for external clients and partners for perfusion bioreactor processes (small scale models, process transfer, and scale up) and authoring CMC regulatory sections.

  • Clearly and effectively communicating scientific information, experimental plans, and data to internal project teams, cross-functional area teams, senior management, external clients, vendors, and technology development collaborators as well as the external scientific community such as regulatory agencies, review boards, publications, and conferences.

  • Managing staff, training, capital resources, and planning within the department while supporting multiple client projects at various stages of process development and characterization.

  • Other tasks as assigned.

Who You Are:

  • BS/MS in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 15+ years of experience or Ph.D. in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 9+ years of experience.

  • Expertise in mammalian cell culture and perfusion bioreactor technology development, transfer to cGMP manufacturing plants, and authoring CMC sections of regulatory filings.

  • Experience with commercial process development, process characterization, and validation.

  • Expertise in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.

  • Experience in training, mentoring, and supervising team members as well as leading upstream development teams for multiple external client projects and collaborations and internal technology development initiatives.

  • Experience with high throughput cell culture (e.g. deep-well plate assays, robotic systems such as Ambr) as well as other functional areas (purification and analytical sciences) is a plus.

Pluses:

  • Experience analyzing data in tools such as JMP, R, or Python.

  • Experience working in a cGMP or clean room setting (this job is non-GMP but knowledge of GMP is helpful for process/tech transfer activities).

Why Join Us:

  • Growth Opportunities: We're a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it's professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we'll help you grow.

  • Inclusive Culture: We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

  • Innovative Projects: You'll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

  • A Place for Big Ideas: We don't just talk about thinking outside the box, we throw the box away. If you've got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you've read this far, then chances are you've got a curious mind, just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can't wait to see where your curiosity leads you and how it will shape the future of Just-Evotec.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $154,000 to $180,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual's skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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