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MSD

Associate Scientist, Engineering

MSD

. Execute and support pilot-scale mammalian cell culture runs, including bioreactor setup, operation, monitoring, sampling, and troubleshooting .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNorth Wales • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,900 - $113,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in mammalian cell culture, bioreactor operations, and process development, with a strong focus on pilot-scale execution and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams to enhance operational efficiency and support commercialization strategies.

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Mammalian Cell CultureBioreactor OperationsProcess Development EngineeringAseptic TechniqueData Integrity

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Hard Skills
Mammalian Cell CultureBioreactor OperationsMedia PreparationProcess CharacterizationProcess ValidationStatistical Data AnalysisLaboratory TechniquesCell Culture TechniquesExperimentationProtein Purifications
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptability
Industry Keywords
BiologicsCommercializationProcess ImprovementsChemical EngineeringBiological EngineeringPlant OperationsPilot Plant OperationsRegulatory FilingData AnalysisCell Biology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute and support pilot-scale mammalian cell culture runs, including bioreactor setup, operation, monitoring, sampling, and troubleshooting
  • Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of pilot activities
  • Support scale-up of cell culture processes from lab to pilot and manufacturing scale
  • Contribute to drug substance commercialization strategies
  • Assist with process characterization studies
  • Support process validation and PPQ-enabling work
  • Support regulatory filing activities
  • Partner with process development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams
  • Troubleshoot pilot equipment, bioreactor performance, and cell culture process deviations
  • Maintain clear documentation and communicate results to stakeholders
  • Support initiatives to improve pilot efficiency, process robustness, and operational excellence
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the US to support pilot-scale readiness and manufacturing success

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field with 0–2 years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on or academic experience in mammalian cell culture
  • Aseptic technique
  • Bioreactor operations (bench or pilot scale preferred)
  • Media/buffer preparation
  • Strong interest in pilot plant operations and scale-up activities
  • Strong attention to detail and data integrity
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Aseptic handling
  • Biological engineering
  • Biologics
  • Bioreactors
  • Cell biology
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Chemical engineering
  • Commercialization
  • Data analysis
  • Data integrity
  • Experimentation
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • Plant cell culture
  • Plant operations
  • Process characterization
  • Process design
  • Process development
  • Process development engineering
  • Process improvements
  • Protein purifications
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident
  • Visa sponsorship is available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Visa sponsorship
  • 10% travel requirements