Scientist II, Scale-Up Lab, BioProcess Development

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An Associate Scientist II position is available within the Biologics Pilot Lab at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The Pilot Lab group is responsible for supporting cell culture and purification manufacture of GLP tox study material, new technology evaluations, and process scale-up support. The group interacts closely with other cross-functional groups and organizations including PDS&T development teams and manufacturing operations. Independently execute laboratory experiments in close collaboration with supervisor. Demonstrate proficiency in experimental techniques used in day-to-day responsibilities. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups to support project goals.      

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, development scientists, CMC, and manufacturing personnel
• Cultivate CHO cells in suspension at different scales (e.g.shake flasks, wave rockers, bioreactors) in fed-batch and perfusion modes.
• Prepare cell culture media following recipes.
• Execute experiments following established experimental procedures and assist in the interpretation of results.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation.
• Demonstrate and drive best practices in environmental health and safety
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences
• Effectively communicate scientific data and concepts to internal audiences through reports and presentations.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GMP compliance.
• Perform routine tasks competently and independently, and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience).
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering research (industry or academia).
• Proven experience working aseptically in cell culture processes.
• Exposure to GMP manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with process and analytical equipment: single use bioreactors, wave rockers, biosafety cabinet, centrifuge systems.
• Ability to multitask and meet timelines in a dynamic environment.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

  
  

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  
  

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

  
  

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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