Scientist II Manufacturing

Scientist II – Cell Culture Manufacturing Location: Carlsbad, CA Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Compensation: up to 37/hr Employment Type: Contract through May 16, 2027, with potential for extension or permanent conversion based on individual performance and business needs. Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Scientist II to join a cell culture manufacturing team supporting the production of specialized cell culture-based products used in life science research. This role is focused on the cultivation, maintenance, and expansion of human and animal cell lines, as well as hybridoma cultures used in antibody production and cell lines supporting protein expression. The ideal candidate brings practical experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic laboratory techniques, along with an understanding of regulated laboratory environments, manufacturing documentation, and quality procedures. This is a hands-on manufacturing position where consistency, attention to detail, and the ability to independently execute established protocols are essential. Candidates should be comfortable working in a production-oriented environment rather than a primarily research-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

Mammalian Cell Culture & Manufacturing

• Perform hands-on mammalian cell culture activities, including thawing, seeding, feeding, passaging, and expanding human and animal cell lines.
• Grow, maintain, and monitor hybridoma cultures used for antibody expression and cell lines supporting protein expression.
• Monitor cell density, viability, growth patterns, and overall culture conditions.
• Recognize and promptly report potential contamination, deviations, or changes in culture performance.
• Prepare cell culture media, feeds, buffers, and reagents according to established manufacturing procedures.
• Execute manufacturing activities in alignment with production schedules and cell growth requirements.

Laboratory Operations & Quality

• Apply aseptic techniques and maintain appropriate laboratory practices throughout all manufacturing activities.
• Follow established GMP/GLP requirements, SOPs, and good documentation practices.
• Independently complete manufacturing batch records, laboratory documentation, and electronic records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Initiate and manage Problem Reports associated with planned or unplanned deviations and nonconforming materials.
• Operate and maintain general laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, pipettes, and automated or manual cell counters.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Escalate operational or quality concerns promptly and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work independently while collaborating with manufacturing colleagues to meet production objectives.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate accountability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Support a positive team environment and serve as a dependable resource for peers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated hands-on mammalian cell culture experience, including growing, maintaining, passaging, and expanding animal or human cell lines.
• Practical experience with aseptic laboratory techniques and cell viability assessment.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and controlled laboratory documentation.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment such as biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, centrifuges, pipettes, and cell counters.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple manufacturing activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cultivating hybridoma cell lines for antibody production.
• Exposure to recombinant protein expression or mammalian protein production.
• Previous experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science manufacturing, or a regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience completing manufacturing batch records, deviation reports, and nonconformance documentation.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands for laboratory activities, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting of 45 pounds or more may be required with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• May occasionally work around laboratory fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Close vision and attention to detail are essential for laboratory work.

Important Role Considerations

• This is a hands-on, production-oriented cell culture position, not a primarily academic or research-focused role.
• Candidates must have practical experience growing and maintaining mammalian cell lines. General microbiology, molecular biology, or analytical laboratory experience alone will not be sufficient.
• Work hours may vary depending on assigned manufacturing activities and cell growth schedules, so flexibility is important.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $37.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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