Senior Scientist I, Cell Culture Process Development

AbbVie

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On-site
Location
Worcester, MA
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 24, 2126

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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Senior Scientist I, Cell Culture Process Development

Join AbbVie's Cell Culture Process Development team in Worcester, MA as a Senior Scientist I, where you will support the clinical manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutic proteins by developing highly-productive CHO cell culture processes for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing. You will lead research initiatives to reduce costs through advanced technologies like cell metabolic modeling and perfusion technology, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute experiments using Design of Experiments principles and report findings effectively. Essential skills include a degree in chemical or biochemical engineering, extensive hands-on experience with mammalian suspension cell culture, and proficiency in bioreactor operations and Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic proteins for AbbVie’s pipeline.

What you'll do

  • Develop and characterize CHO cell culture processes for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce cost of goods by improving platform processes and workflows.
  • Design and execute experiments using DOE principles and report multi-variate analysis data.
  • Apply Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tools to enhance cell culture processes.
  • Author and review technical reports, protocols, and other key documents for projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or related field with at least 10 years of experience.
  • Proven ability to independently design experiments and deliver high-quality scientific output.
  • Strong understanding of cell biology with extensive hands-on experience in mammalian suspension cell culture.
  • Experience in applying Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to improve cell culture processes.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in cell metabolic modeling using mechanistic models or machine learning algorithms.
  • Familiarity with bioreactor perfusion processes and upstream mammalian suspension cell culture techniques.

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