Principal Scientist, Bioprocess Development

By growing meat directly from animal cells we're making future-friendly, real meat that makes you and the world smile. We stand for all of the good, and none of the bad. UPSIDE Foods is making our favorite food a force for good.

 

 

 

 

• Lead technology transfer activities and technical support of processes in production including managing person-in-plant support as part of the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) sub-team with BPD.
• Independently design, oversee and analyze experiments ranging from bench through pilot scale, leading to process transfer to commercial scale and manufacturing support.
• Drive the evaluation, development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Lead new process scale-up, including selection, installation and evaluation of new bioreactor technologies and development of operating procedures.
• Act as the subject matter technical expert for large scale animal cell bioprocesses.
• Mentor and lead junior team members to accomplish project goals.
• Support regulatory filings and facility startup as needed.

• A total of 15+ years of experience as below in mammalian cell culture bioprocess development and process transfer across scales in academic and industry settings.
• Advanced degrees are preferred with a combined equivalent of relevant industrial experience in cell biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering or related life sciences field 
• Experienced with cGMP operations and/or pilot plant operations with 5+ years Management experience leading staff and teams responsible for process development and/or technology transfer and manufacturing support.
• Experience with leading the development and/or tech transfer of upstream bioreactor modes of operations such as fed-batch or perfusion into production with animal or mammalian suspension cells at large scale is required. (Large scale bioprocess and cell retention is strongly desired) 
• Expertise in development of new bioprocesses, and process transfer to production, including scale-up and scale-down of bioreactors and bioprocess controller systems. 
• Ability to relate with people at all levels within an organization, including diverse cultures.
• Comfortable working and mentoring in a team-based environment.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Experience in data analysis platforms (e.g. JMP, Minitab), including statistical analysis and presenting data in table and graph forms.

• The BPD team, and especially the MSAT subteam, interfaces with all aspects of R&D, BPD, and Manufacturing, and this person will accordingly work with stakeholders across the organization to design studies and manage handoffs of materials and data. 
• To support tech transfer and manufacturing operations, this person will manage teams responsible for preparing process documentation, transfering processes into manufacturing, and providing on-floor support.

• Work within the MSAT subteam of BPD to enable tech transfer and support of large scale bioprocess operations
• Lead efficient technology transfer workflows 
• Lead dedicated manufacturing support 
• Enable testing of most current processes at bench and pilot scales prior to technology transfer to commercial scales
• Implement a dedicated pilot-scale suspension production function to support Food R&D prototyping efforts 

 

• Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
• 90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
• Pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Engagement Council
• Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities