Evotec · 2 hours ago
Associate Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design
Redmond
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$78K/yr - $82K/yr
0+ years expJust-Evotec is a forward-thinking team that thrives on curiosity and innovation. They are seeking an Associate Scientist in Bioreactor Process Design to support the development and tech transfer of upstream processes for biotherapeutics, while also preparing and running bench-scale bioreactors and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Support development and tech transfer of early and late-stage upstream processes for biotherapeutics manufacturing as well as technology development projects
Prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and bioreactor-related equipment (controllers, pumps, autoclaves, etc.) including building and autoclaving bioreactor parts and assemblies as well as assisting with bench-scale bioreactor operations (daily sampling and analytics, cleaning and maintenance, inoculation activities, run preparation, and troubleshooting)
Learn to design, execute, and analyze statistically designed experiments (DOE)
Acquire knowledge in bioreactor control systems, related software, and analytical equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot instruments issue while maintaining a clean and organized lab space
Author SOPs, reports, and slides to summarize, and interpret experiment results with supervision
Communicate experimental plans and data to cross-functional teams and clients
Potential for weekend work (5-day work week/ 2 days off) and being on-call for critical bioreactor runs
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field and 0-2 years industry experience
Strong writing skills and excellent attention to detail; able to stay organized and relaxed in complex situations while keeping track of multiple tasks and data
Enthusiastic problem-solver who is self-motivated, able to make and follow through on goals, action-oriented, flexible, and eager to learn and grow their science and technology skill set
Experience with Microsoft Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with aseptic technique
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally respond in person to alarms during off-hours
Preferred
Experience with upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing equipment, especially perfusion technology
Experience preparing cell culture media and buffers
Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis
Experience analyzing data in tools such as JMP, R, or Python
General understanding of cell biology and fluid dynamics
Benefits
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
Paid holiday
Wellness and transportation benefits
Company
Evotec
Evotec is a pharmaceutical and life science company that provides drug discovery and gene therapy solutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$746.74MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationKorea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyOpen Philanthropy
2025-05-07Grant· $2.5M
2025-01-22Grant
2023-12-19Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Wojczewski
CEO
Claudia Karnbach
EVP, Global Head of Partnerships and Alliances
Recent News
2026-01-07
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