Process Development Associate - (Cell Culture - Chromatography)

Company: Collabera
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

Position Overview:

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We are seeking a Process Development Associate (Contractor) to join a dynamic bioprocess development team at a leading biopharmaceutical organization. This lab-based role supports the development, characterization, and scale-up of upstream and downstream processes for biologic drug substances.
This is a hands-on, experimental role ideal for candidates with a strong background in mammalian cell culture, bench-scale bioreactor operations, and data analysis. The position offers an opportunity to work across multiple therapeutic modalities in a highly collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform mammalian cell culture and maintain bench-scale bioreactors.


Conduct bioreactor sampling and operate high-throughput systems (e.g., Ambr).


Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data.


Design and execute experiments supporting both cell culture and purification processes.


Assist with laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.


Contribute to technology development, process optimization, and lab automation initiatives.


Work collaboratively across integrated teams to advance development projects.


Manage project-based tasks and support lab operations as needed.



Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

OR


Associate degree and 4 years of relevant laboratory experience



Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, chromatography, and/or filtration techniques


Familiarity with high-throughput technologies (e.g., Ambr systems)


Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Spotfire, JMP, R, or Python


Understanding of process development principles and laboratory best practices


Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills


Experience in biopharmaceutical or biotechnology process development environments


Familiarity with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical data interpretation



Additional Details:

Must be local to the Cambridge, MA area or willing to relocate


This position requires 100% onsite presence with occasional weekend work (scheduled in advance)

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