Scientist

Job Description:

• TheSkincare Aesthetics Bioprocess Innovation Center (SABIC) is located in North Chicago and is a joint effort between Skincare Aesthetics R&D and Bioprocess Engineering R&D towards bioprocess discovery related to SkinMedica's cell-based technologies for topical skincare.

• Develop and optimize protocols for 3D bioreactor cell culture work using a human adherent primary cell line coupled with microcarriers as well as more traditional 2D cell culture. This role will focus on bioprocess optimization and secretome characterization.

• Conduct laboratory experimentation for cell culture and bioprocess development, optimization, and scale-up in a quest to innovate new cell-based active materials and processes.

• Stirred-tank bioreactor bioprocess development and optimization

• Support scale-up from 100 mL to 15+L cultures

• Evaluate and optimize feeding process, including continuous perfusion feed system

• Daily checks and maintenance through bioprocess experiments (like glucose/lactate monitoring, viability and proliferation tracking etc)

• Perform bioassays to characterize secretome product (like ELISA, flow cytometry, immunofluorescent imaging etc)

• Assist with sample prep and working with collaborators for secretome characterization

• Assist in analysis and interpretation of proteomic, lipidomic, and metabolomic data

• Regular updates through oral presentations and written technical reports

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, or other relevant scientific discipline with BS and typically 5+ years of experience, MS and typically 2+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0+ years of experience in industry

• Must have strong fundamentals in cell biology

• Must have hands-on experience with cell culture

• Desirable to have experience working with bioreactors, process optimization, and scale-up

• Proven ability to adjust accordingly in response to shifting priorities

• Proven ability to design and carry through multiple experiments in parallel

• Bioreactor/bioprocess experience

• Bioassay experience

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities