Our client is a biopharmaceutical CDMO that specializes in therapeutic proteins and antibodies. With over 20+ years of scientific experience and a solutions oriented approach, our client will offer you ingenuity from start to finish. Seeking a experienced Perfusion Scientist to join the team!

Perfusion Scientist – Upstream Process Development

Location: Must relocate to OKC
Work Authorization: U.S. citizens, permanent residents (able to transfer H1B)

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Bioprocess/Biochemical Engineering + 7+ years relevant experience (incl. 3+ years in industrial USP), or M.Sc. + 10+ years experience (incl. 2+ years industrial USP)

• Proven expertise in:

  • High-throughput process optimization (DoE, QbD, statistics)

  • Development and scale-up of perfusion and fed-batch systems

  • Upstream scale-down/scale-up for commercialization

  • High-throughput systems (Ambr15/250)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple client-facing projects for biologics (mAbs, recombinant proteins)

• Develop and optimize scalable upstream processes (fed-batch, perfusion)

• Design and execute experiments using flasks, Ambr systems, and bench-scale bioreactors

• Support process transfer, troubleshooting, and cross-functional R&D collaboration

• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to strategic innovation

• Draft protocols, SOPs, batch records, and reports

Preferred:

• Experience with CHO cell lines and SUB/SS bioreactors (up to 500L)

• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH)

• Prior CDMO experience in bioprocess development

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication, leadership, and project management abilities

• Comfortable interpreting complex data and presenting to clients and leadership
   

  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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