Position Description

We are hiring a Sr Scientist I- R&D Bioproduction. The Sr. Scientist I- R&D Bioproduction will be responsible for conducting research in the area of product development, product improvement, and/or upstream bioprocessing.

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design and conduct experiments related to the development of new products/technologies, product improvement and/or bioprocessing.
• Plan, design and conduct experiments for the characterization of antibodies and therapeutic proteins.
• Support marketing and new products through data acquisition, preparation of presentations, publications, collaborative studies, interactions with key customers and as a participant in conferences.
• Support customer facing projects through data analysis and preparing presentations.
• Contribute to the generation of new project/product ideas.
• Learn, maintain and advance expertise in areas relevant to company’s products and strategic goals.

Required Skills/Education:

• M.S. with minimum of 8 years relevant working experience or Ph.D. with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Life Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related science.
• Minimum 2 to 8 years of relevant working experience with M.S. or Ph.D. with emphasis in biochemistry and cell biology.
• Extensive mammalian cell culture experience required.
• Solid scientific and technical knowledge in metabolic pathways, general chemistry, and cell biology
• Experience with product development and launch.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Customer-facing experience
• Understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of laboratory instrumentation in cell biology.
• Proficient computer and statistical skills.
• Some knowledge of cell culture medium components and cell culture media development a plus.
• Tabletop bioreactor experience a plus
• Collaborative team player.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Ability to speak read and write English proficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $115,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (flbi@fujifilm.com).