Senior Scientist I, Cell Culture Process Development
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically driven Senior Scientist to join the Cell Culture Process Development group within PDS&T Biologics at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester or Waltham, MA. As part of the Cell Culture Development organization, you will play a central role in the execution, data management, and continuous improvement of high content experimental workflows. You will leverage and help enhance digital platforms to optimize team efficiency, and partner cross-functionally to expand our analytical and operational capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientific professional who thrives at the intersection of laboratory operations, data-driven process improvement and cell culture development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with minimum 10 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with minimum 8 years of experience. Or PhD with no minimum years of experience, in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with high-throughput laboratory systems and associated experimental workflows
- Hands-on experience with mammalian suspension cell culture at different bench-top scales: deep-well plates, shake flasks, bioreactors.
- Experience in statistical data analysis tools such as design of experiments, multivariate data analysis and data modeling.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on knowledge in programming languages and cloud platforms is a plus
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.
- Serve as the upstream subject matter expert for high-throughput systems, executing and supporting experiments to ensure consistent, high-quality scientific output. Develop and maintain SOPs and best practices related to high-throughput system usage and experimental workflows
- Lead data collection and formatting activities for high-throughput processes, utilizing existing digital platforms to ensure timely, structured, and analysis-ready outputs.
- Drive enhancements to cell culture process development digital systems to improve overall team efficiency and operational effectiveness by identifying gaps in current upstream workflows.
- Act as a liaison between scientific and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into functional system requirements.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, documentation and GMP compliance.
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- short-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
