Upstream Bioprocess Associate

Immediate need for a talented Upstream Bioprocess Associate. This is a06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located inFoster City, CA(Onsite).Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-30588

Pay Range:$40/hr - $54/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare media, buffers, and reagents; set up equipment; and support post-run teardown and cleaning.
• Execute routine upstream activities, including daily bioreactor sampling, feeding, and end-to-end run support.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in SOPs, Benchling batch records, run summaries, deviations, observations, and change notes.
• Troubleshoot issues during pilot runs and help maintain equipment, inventory, analytical support, and overall lab readiness.
• Support technology transfers, monitor process performance, and communicate clear data summaries and conclusions.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Hands-on upstream cell culture experience at bench, pilot, or manufacturing scale (e.g., shake flasks, bioreactors, media and buffer preparation).
• Clear technical writing and documentation habits (e.g., SOPs, batch records, run summaries), plus confidence presenting data and conclusions.
• An organized, collaborative, solutions-focused approach in a schedule-driven environment, with a strong commitment to safety and data integrity.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience with an AA/AS degree, or2+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Strongly Preferred: Pilot lab, pilot plant, or pilot-scale bioprocess experience, including WAVE systems or single-use bioreactors.
• Nice to Have: End-to-end upstream process execution across multiple unit operations. Technology transfer, manufacturing support, or GMP/GMP-adjacent work.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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