The Technical Operations Department at Scholar Rock is seeking a scientifically curious and motivated scientist in the Upstream Process Development group. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing cell culture processes for antibody production and be comfortable working with a multifunctional team. Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques (ideally CHO cells) and bioreactor operation is preferred. The selected candidate will work alongside in-house scientists to advance existing projects through the development lifecycle and help start up new projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• • • Perform early and late-stage upstream process development for Scholar Rock’s products including cell line, bioreactor, and media development work
    • Ability to thoroughly review manufacturing documents and troubleshoot outsourced manufacturing processes
    • Support research, downstream process development, and assay development as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• • Educational background in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related biological Sciences
  • Direct experience working with mAbs is preferred
  • BS or MS with 2 – 5+ years of experience
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
  • Experience with tech transfer to manufacturing preferred
  • Strong attention to detail required
  • Some travel required