Scientist / Senior Scientist, Protein Science

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Summary

As a Scientist / Senior Scientist in Protein Sciences, you will serve as the primary client-facing lead, combining deep expertise in biologics with strategic project management to ensure the success of collaborative programs. You will work closely with clients to assess their needs, translate scientific requirements into actionable plans, and oversee end-to-end project execution—aligning scientific teams, production, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality results on time and within scope.

Job Responsibilities:

Client-facing Project Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication, satisfaction, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with clients to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

Translate client requirements into actionable plans for scientific and production teams, aligning technical capabilities with business goals.

Oversee project execution, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on time and within scope.

Provide regular progress updates to clients, addressing challenges and presenting solutions to maintain transparency and trust.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to support the development of biologics, with a focus on early-stage research and production scale-up.

Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Quality Assurance, Process Development, and Manufacturing) to ensure alignment and efficiency in biologics production workflows.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze and interpret experimental data, preparing detailed technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to the development of scientific publications, conference presentations, and webinars to showcase innovative findings and advancements.

Complete other tasks assigned by superior(s).

Qualifications:

Ph.D., or equivalent major in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Experience with high throughput and/or scale-up processes for biologics production.

Strong willingness to work in client-facing project management, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Expertise in mammalian cell culture systems and recombinant gene or protein production.

Familiarity with industry practices and regulatory requirements and quality standards in biologics production.

Excellent teamwork able to lead and collaborate effectively with external stakeholders and internal teams.

2+ years in antibody production, research, process development or technical services.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

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