Pay Rate Low: 80000 | Pay Rate High: 10000
We are seeking Upstream Manufacturing Scientists to join a growing biopharma organization with a global footprint in both R&D and manufacturing. This is a career-defining opportunity for candidates passionate about driving innovation in upstream operations within a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment.

Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Middlesex County, NJ
Rate: $80K - $100K 
Shift: Day & Night Shift Available

Summary:

• The Upstream Manufacturing Scientist executes mammalian cell culture processes to produce recombinant proteins for biosimilar programs, supporting engineering and clinical batches from 50 L to 1000 L in a cGMP environment. This role requires expertise in bioreactor operations, cell biology, and GMP documentation, and works both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities:

• Execute upstream mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations across multiple scales

• Partner with manufacturing associates and engineers to complete batches on schedule

• Define and optimize equipment operating parameters and manufacturing techniques

• Collect, evaluate, and adjust process data using electronic and manual systems

• Follow GMP, environmental health, and safety requirements in manufacturing areas

• Review completed manufacturing and packaging batch records and supporting documentation

• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to batch execution issues

• Perform additional assigned duties and comply with company policies

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Chemical, Biological, or Biochemical Sciences with 3+ years of biopharma experience

• Ability to independently design, execute, analyze, and document process development activities

• Strong technical knowledge to support engineering and clinical batch execution

• Experience in GMP and aseptic manufacturing environments

• Hands-on experience with single-use systems (bags, tubing, columns, manifolds)

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing and packaging documentation, including audit and review

• Familiarity with cleaning verification and validation

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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