AbbVie · 5 hours ago
Scientist I, Cell Culture Process Development
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAbbVie is committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines that address serious health issues. They are seeking a Scientist I to join the Cell Culture Process Development group, where the role involves supporting process development and technology transfer activities for cell culture processes related to therapeutic proteins.
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Responsibilities
Develop and characterize highly-productive CHO cell culture processes suitable for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing within project timelines, performing technical transfer and manufacturing support activities
Conceive and execute scientific research and development to significantly improve platform processes and workflows, develop new methods, build technical expertise and deepen scientific understanding
Design, execute and analyze cell culture experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and report data summary packages for multi-variate analysis
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues in other functional areas (Analytical Development, Cell Line Development, Discovery, Manufacturing and Quality)
Effectively communicate scientific data and concepts to internal and external audiences through reports, presentations and manuscripts
Author and review technical reports, protocols, and other key documents
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, documentation and GMP compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience
Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions
Develop and characterize highly-productive CHO cell culture processes suitable for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing within project timelines, performing technical transfer and manufacturing support activities
Conceive and execute scientific research and development to significantly improve platform processes and workflows, develop new methods, build technical expertise and deepen scientific understanding
Design, execute and analyze cell culture experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and report data summary packages for multi-variate analysis
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues in other functional areas (Analytical Development, Cell Line Development, Discovery, Manufacturing and Quality)
Effectively communicate scientific data and concepts to internal and external audiences through reports, presentations and manuscripts
Author and review technical reports, protocols, and other key documents
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, documentation and GMP compliance
Preferred
M.S. in biology, biochemical/chemical engineering or life sciences related disciplines with 2+ years of industrial experience; or B.S. in biochemical/chemical engineering or life sciences related disciplines with 5+ years of industrial experience
Hands-on experience with upstream mammalian suspension cell culture using bench scale bioreactors, deep well plates and shake flasks
Understanding of cell culture processes (e.g., cell culture process development, process scale up and scale down, recombinant protein production, protein characterization)
Experience with statistical data analysis tools such as design of experiment, multivariate data analysis and modeling
Experience with automated liquid handling systems and high throughput culture is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong scientific curiosity with a passion for problem-solving and optimization
Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Strong organizational, planning and trouble-shooting skills
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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